Question

competition between two species is occurring when
a. chipmunks and squirrels search for seeds in a garden.
b. mold grows on a tree that has fallen in the forest.
c. a lion stalks and kills an antelope in a savannah.
d. a crow feeds on the remains of a rabbit killed on the road.

Explanation:

• Option A: Chipmunks and squirrels are two different species competing for the same resource (seeds in the garden). This is an example of inter - species competition.
• Option B: Mold growing on a fallen tree is an example of decomposition (a form of ecological interaction where decomposers break down dead organic matter), not competition between two species.
• Option C: A lion stalking and killing an antelope is a predator - prey relationship, not competition.
• Option D: A crow feeding on the remains of a rabbit is an example of scavenging, not competition between two species.

Answer:

A. chipmunks and squirrels search for seeds in a garden.