Question

this question has two parts. first, answer part a. then, answer part b.
part a
which statement is true about the organisms in the passage’s drawing?
a they exist independently of one another.
b they are in immediate danger of dying out.
c they interact with and depend on one another.
d they easily survive major disruptions in their surroundings.
part b
which word best summarizes the correct answer to part a?
a adapt
b balance
c predator
d prey

Explanation:

Part A

In ecosystems, organisms typically interact and depend on each other (e.g., food chains, symbiosis). Option A is wrong as organisms don't exist independently. Option B is incorrect as the question doesn't imply immediate extinction. Option D is wrong as major disruptions usually harm survival. So the correct statement is about interaction and dependence.

The correct answer to Part A is about organisms' interaction and dependence, which relates to the balance in an ecosystem (how organisms' relationships maintain ecological balance). "Adapt" is about changing to environment, "predator" and "prey" are specific roles, not summarizing the mutual interaction/dependence idea.

Answer:

C. They interact with and depend on one another.

Part B