Predation and Competition

According to the food web, what are the predator-prey relationships in the ecosystem? Select all correct answers.

• Hawk & Rabbit

• Hawk & Snake

• Snake & Rabbit

• Rabbit & Grass

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The hawk is a...

• prey

• prey & predator

• predator

• none of the above

The rabbit is a...

• prey

• prey & predator

• predator

• none of the above

The snake is a...

• prey

• prey & predator

• predator

• none of the above

Competition is shown through a food web by...

• one arrow pointing away from an organism

• two arrows pointing away from an organism

• one arrow pointing towards an organism

• two arrows pointing towards an organism

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Competition is shown in food webs because it shows multiple predators eating a common prey resource.

According to the food web, what organisms could be in a competitive relationship if their prey has a low population?

• The snake and hawk could be in a competitive relationship for the rabbit prey.

• The snake and rabbit could be in a competitive relationship for the hawk prey.

• The rabbit and hawk could be in a competitive relationship for the snake prey.

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Then match the organisms with the interaction you predict they will have in the ecosystem.

Hint: Plants are NOT considered prey because they are not hunted!

Lion eats the Baboon.

• predator-prey

• competition

• both predator-prey & competition

• neither predator-prey nor competition

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Then match the organisms with the interaction you predict they will have in the ecosystem.

Hint: Plants are NOT considered prey because they are not hunted!

Lion & Deer.

• predator-prey

• competition

• both predator-prey & competition

• neither predator-prey nor competition

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Then match the organisms with the interaction you predict they will have in the ecosystem.

Hint: Plants are NOT considered prey because they are not hunted!

Baboon & Deer both eat the Apples from the Tree.

• predator-prey

• competition

• both predator-prey & competition

• neither predator-prey nor competition

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Then match the organisms with the interaction you predict they will have in the ecosystem.

Hint: Plants are NOT considered prey because they are not hunted!

Apple Tree & Deer

• predator-prey

• competition

• both predator-prey & competition

• neither predator-prey nor competition

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