A model of a hypothetical rabbit population can be seen. In this case there is plenty of food and the rabbit population thrives, reproduces, and grows. Over time though, the death rate increases and the population decreases. In this situation what is/are the limiting factor(s)?
Responses
A living space for shelterliving space for shelter
B food and shelterfood and shelter
C mating partnersmating partners
D predatorspredators
Question 2
Most populations, like the rabbit population represented here, are stable over time. In this model we can imagine an increase in the death rate, followed by a decrease in birth rate. What is another factor we could introduce to the model that would help to stabilize the rabbit population over time?
Responses
A Climate change.Climate change.
B Introduce a predator to the area.Introduce a predator to the area.
C Make more food resources available.Make more food resources available.
D Increase the birth rate in the population.Increase the birth rate in the population.