Question

A grassland ecosystem experiences an especially rainy year. During the same

year, the rabbit population in the grassland increases sharply. What is the
most likely reason for this increase?

A. The ecosystem's carrying capacity is lower, so fewer rabbits have
immigrated and more have died.
B. The ecosystem's carrying capacity is higher, so fewer rabbits have
been born and more have emigrated.
C. The ecosystem's carrying capacity is lower, so more rabbits have
emigrated and fewer have been born.
D. The ecosystem's carrying capacity is higher, so more rabbits have
been born and fewer have died.

Answer 1

Answer: C.

Step-by-step explanation:

The ecosystem's carrying capacity is lower, so more rabbits have

emigrated and fewer have been born.