Question

If a disease strikes the snake population in the food chain shown, what will be the initial effect on the populations of hawks and rabbits?

a. the populations of hawks and rabbits will decrease

b. the population of hawks and rabbits will increase

c. the population of hawks will increase. the population of rabbits will decrease ​

Answer 1

The answer is B. The hawks no longer have competition and the rabbits have one less predator.