The monarch butterfly population has declined due to a scarcity of

Options:
Milkweed
Grasshoppers
Spiders
Crops

The correct option is Milkweed. Monarch butterflies rely on milkweed plants for their reproduction and survival. Milkweed is the primary food source for monarch caterpillars, and adult butterflies also rely on milkweed for nectar. The decline in milkweed plants across North America has played a significant role in the decline of the monarch butterfly population.