level: 19.4 Predation
Questions and Answers List
level questions: 19.4 Predation
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Effect of predator-prey relationship on population size (1) | - Predators eat prey, reducing pop of prey - With less prey available the predators so more competition for the prey that are left |
| Effect of predator-prey relationship on population size (2) | - Predator pop reduced as some individuals are unable to obtain enough prey for their survival or to reproduce - Less predators = less prey are eaten and so more survive and are able to reproduce |
| Effect of predator-prey relationship on population size (3) | - Prey pop increases - More prey = predator pop increases |