Question

data analysis

1. what type of relationship is shown on

the graph?

1. what happens when the population of

lynx increases?

Explanation:

1. The graph shows a predator - prey relationship. The lynx (predator) and hare (prey) populations are interdependent. As the hare population (prey) increases, there is more food for the lynx (predator), so the lynx population can then increase. When the lynx population gets too large, they over - hunt the hares, causing the hare population to decrease. Then, due to lack of food, the lynx population decreases. This cyclical pattern is characteristic of a predator - prey relationship.
2. When the population of lynx (predator) increases, the population of hares (prey) is likely to decrease. This is because there are more lynx to hunt and consume the hares.

Answer:

1. Predator - prey relationship
2. The population of hares is likely to decrease.