Predicting Changes in Populations with Ecological relationships

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For each of the following scenarios predict whether the population of the organism will increase, decrease or no change:

A new predator that hunts fish migrates into the lake.

• decrease

• increase

• no change

Heavy rainfall fills watering holes, making it easier for elephants to stay hydrated and healthy.

• decrease

• increase

• no change

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

A harsh winter covers the ground in deep snow, making it difficult for rabbits to find food.

• decrease

• increase

• no change

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Bats find an abandoned cave with ideal conditions for raising their young.

• decrease

• increase

• no change

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Other grazing animals overeat, and grass becomes hard to find for bison.

• decrease

• increase

• no change

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

A conservation project creates safe crossings for turtles, reducing road deaths and helping more turtles reach nesting sites.

• decrease

• increase

• no change

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

A disease spreads among the bat population, causing many to get sick and die.

• decrease

• increase

• no change

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

A highway is built through the habitat, making it dangerous for turtles to move between nesting and feeding areas.

• decrease

• increase

• no change

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

A decline in grazing animals allows more grass to grow, giving bison plenty of food.

• decrease

• increase

• no change

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4