Directions: The table below shows several organisms and their food sources. Use the table to answer any questions that follow.
Organism Food Source
Wolf Beavers and moose
Moose Trees (leaves)
Beaver Trees (bark)
Earthworm Organic matter
Tree Makes its own food
Which of the following would most likely happen if the moose disappeared?
a
The number of wolves would increase, as they would no longer compete with moose for food resources.
b
The number of earthworms would decline as the amount of available organic matter would decrease.
c
The number of beavers would decline as they became the wolves' primary food source.
d
The number of trees would decline, as moose would no longer fertilize them.
c
The number of beavers would decline as they became the wolves' primary food source.