Question

what happens to the mouse population when there is a decrease in the owl population?
(1 point)
o it increases because fewer mice are eaten by owls.
o it decreases because there is less food available for mice.
o it decreases because mice would not be eaten as owl food.
o it increases because there is more food available for mice
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Explanation:

In a predator - prey relationship, when the predator (owl) population decreases, fewer prey (mice) are eaten. This leads to an increase in the mouse population.

Answer:

It increases because fewer mice are eaten by owls.