Analyze and Interpret Data

What can be inferred about a species' population if it is increasing?

• The species is facing high competition for resources.

• The species has no natural predators.

• The species is experiencing abundant resources.

• The species is at risk of extinction.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

If a population of prey is decreasing, what does this suggest about the resource availability?

• Resources are becoming scarce.

• Resources are becoming more abundant.

• The prey population is thriving.

• Predators are decreasing in number.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

How does an increase in predator population typically affect prey population?

• It stabilizes prey population.

• It reduces prey population.

• It increases prey population.

• It has no effect on prey population.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What is the likely outcome if the prey population increases significantly?

• Prey population will stabilize.

• Predator population will remain unchanged.

• Predator population will decrease.

• Predator population will increase.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What does abundant resource availability indicate about species diversity?

• It only supports herbivorous species.

• It supports fewer species.

• It supports more species.

• It has no correlation with species diversity.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What effect does a change in resource availability have on species diversity?

• It increases species diversity.

• It decreases species diversity.

• It only affects predator species.

• It has no effect on species diversity.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

How do changes in resource availability affect ecosystem interactions?

• They can alter competition, predation, and symbiosis patterns.

• They have no impact on ecosystem interactions.

• They only affect competition among herbivores.

• They stabilize all interactions within the ecosystem.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

How does a decrease in one species' population size affect predator-prey dynamics?

• It has no effect on predator-prey dynamics.

• It can disrupt predator-prey dynamics.

• It strengthens predator-prey relationships.

• It only affects herbivores.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What can be concluded about the relationship between resource availability and ecosystem balance?

• Resource availability only affects plant species.

• Ecosystem balance is solely determined by species interactions.

• Resource availability is crucial for maintaining ecosystem balance.

• Resource availability is irrelevant to ecosystem balance.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What is a potential consequence of a significant change in one species' population size?

• It will only affect that species.

• It will have no effect on predator-prey dynamics.

• It will cascade through the food web.

• It will stabilize the ecosystem.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4