Predator-Prey Graph: Lynx and Hare

Click on the picture of the graph. What is this graph showing?

• Lynx and hare populations over time

• Lynx and hare captures over time

• Lynx and hare offspring over time

• Lynx and hare speed over time

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Which pattern is found in the graph?

• The populations do not show a similar pattern

• The populations cycle opposite of each other about every 10 years. When one increases, the other decreases

• The populations cycle with each other about every 10 years. When one increases, the other also increases

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Which population typically increases first? Hint: look at the key to determine the color of the line, then determine which line increases first.

• The Canadian lynx population

• The snowshoe hare population

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Snowshoe hare populations typically increase first. Choose the statement that would BEST explain why.

• The snowshoe hares increase when more Canadian lynx prey on them

• The snowshoe hares increase because more plants grow in the summer for them to eat

• The snow shoe hares increase because they cannot survive the harsh winters

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At the end of the graph, the Canadian lynx population starts to decline. What do you predict will happen to the snowshoe hare population following the decline of their predator?

• the snowshoe hare population will most likely increase

• The snow shoe hare population will most likely decrease

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Suppose that fur coats made of Lynx became very popular. How would this initially affect the Lynx

population?

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Suppose that fur coats made of Lynx became very popular. How would this affect the Hare

population?

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Suppose that fur coats made of Lynx became very popular. What long term effect might this have on the Hare population?

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