Population Inferences

What happened to the Hare population after the decrease in Lynx population in 1860?

• The decrease of lynx led to an increase in the amount of hares.

• The decrease of lynx led to a decrease in the hare population.

• The hare population stayed the same.

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

Which of the following is a producer?

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• Grass

• Sedimentary Rock

Which of the following is a primary consumer

• Goat

• Shark

• Lion

• Humans

Select all the secondary consumers:

• Mountain Lion

• Horse

• Alligator

• Anteater

Which of the following changes occurred when the wolf was introduced back into Yellowstone National Park? (Select all that apply)

• The elk population increased.

• The rivers stabilized.

• The amount of producers increased.

• The population of bears increased.

• The beavers returned.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What were the negative impacts on the ecosystem when wolves were removed from Yellowstone National Park?

• There were less producers.

• The size of the river decreased.

• Transform plate boundaries caused an earthquake.

• The park was forced to close.

If a drought occurs, how would it affect the primary consumers?

• The population size would increase.

• The population size would decrease.

• There would be no change.

• The primary consumers would hunt each other.

How did the increased population of wolves in year 5 affect the deer population in year 6?

• The increase in wolves led to a decrease in deer.

• There was no effect because the data showed that the population stayed the same.

• The increase in wolves led to an increase in deer.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What caused the population of deer to drop from year 1 to year 2?

• The deer ate each other.

• Producers became extinct.

• A wild Elsasser appeared and killed them all!

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

When is the LAST day to submit work for Quarter 3?

• Today, March 1

• Monday, March 4

• Friday, March 15

• Late work is not accepted.