Question

on a farm, there has been a sudden spike in the rodent population, causing an increase in crop damage and, as a result, loss of income. what practice might have contributed to the spike in the rodent population? a planting corn instead of wheat b planting more crops than usual this year c hunting and killing the snakes on the farm d using an organic fertilizer instead of the usual chemical fertilizers

Explanation:

Rodent populations are controlled by their natural predators. Snakes are common predators of rodents. Removing snakes (hunting/killing them) reduces predation pressure, allowing rodent numbers to spike. Other options do not directly affect predator-prey dynamics related to rodents.

Answer:

C. hunting and killing the snakes on the farm