A food web is shown below.
A drought in this ecosystem makes the ground become very dry. Which of the following would most likely result from this change?
A.
The grass will grow more rapidly, which will cause a decrease in the impala population.
B.
The grass will shrivel and die, which will cause a decrease in the impala population.
C.
The grass will grow more rapidly, which will cause a decrease in the cheetah population.
D.
The grass will shrivel and die, which will cause an increase in the cheetah population.