AP BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

ENERGY FLOW AND THE FOOD CHAIN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A chemical pesticide was applied to an area of this ecosystem by a landowner to control the mouse population. There was a decrease in the mouse population due to the presence of this pesticide. Which one of the following would most likely occur first due to this change in the ecosystem?
A
the amount of grass would decrease
B
the snake population would increase
C
the rabbit food supply would increase
D
the snake food supply would increase
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Which statement best describes what will happen if the population of herbivores in the community deceases? The population of meadow plants would increase.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: The following is the correct order for energy flow through an ecosystem: D) primary producers

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