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WorksheetsQuizizz-Predator-Prey Graph
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 36mins
As the population of prey decreases, the population of the predator which eats it will...
Increase
Decrease
Remain Constant
According to the graph, what is causing the deer population to decrease
They got sick
The wolf population is decreasing
The wolf population increased
They ran out of food
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
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
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
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
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 snowshoe hare population will most likely decrease.
What does the yellow line represent?
exponential growth
logistic growth
carrying capacity
none of the above
What is the greatest moose population?
2000
1500
50
2500
What year is the wolf population the highest?
2500
50
1980
1996
What would happen to the moose population if wolves were removed?
remain the same
moose population would increase
moose population would decrease
Identify factors that would influence the moose population?
wolf population
tick infestation
mild winters
abundant winter forage
What was the approximate population of lynx in 1865?
4
5
6
5,000
6,000
What was the approximate population of snowshoe hares in 1865?
60
160
60,000
160,000
No way to tell
