Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem.
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In an ecosystem, if a prolonged drought reduces the water supply, what might be an effect on the population of a water-dependent plant species?
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The population migrates to a different ecosystem
The population decreases
No change in the population
The population increases
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If a new predator is introduced to an ecosystem, what is likely to happen to the rabbit population if rabbits are their primary food source?
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The rabbits develop immunity to predators
The rabbit population increases
The rabbits learn to hunt the predators
The rabbit population decreases
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In an ecosystem, if a prolonged drought reduces the water supply, what might be an effect on the population of a water-dependent plant species?
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If a new predator is introduced to an ecosystem, what is likely to happen to the rabbit population if rabbits are their primary food source?
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What effect might the introduction of a non-native plant species that competes for sunlight and nutrients have on a native plant species in the same ecosystem?
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How might a sudden increase in the nutrient availability in a lake affect the algae population?
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If a forest area rich in berry-producing bushes experiences a sudden decrease in rainfall over several years, what might happen to the bear population that primarily feeds on these berries?
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What could be a result of overfishing in a lake ecosystem on the fish population?
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How might the introduction of an invasive species of plant that absorbs significantly more water than native species affect a freshwater pond ecosystem?
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If a large number of deer migrate into a new forest area that has a limited supply of food, what might happen to the deer population over time?
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What is likely to happen to a pond ecosystem if a chemical spill drastically reduces the oxygen level in the water?
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During a particularly wet season, a desert ecosystem receives an unusually high amount of rainfall. What is the most likely effect on the plant life in this ecosystem?
