Question

Unwanted dumping of chemicals has caused pollution in a particular region, leading to a decrease in the number of insects. Bluebirds feed on these insects, and bigger birds prey on the bluebirds. What effect would this situation likely have on the population of the bluebirds and their predators?

Answer 1

The bluebirds would likely decrease in population or compete for the food. The same would would happen for their predators, because of the decrease of bluebirds.

Answer 2

Correct answer is: The population of bluebirds will decrease, leading to an eventual decrease in the number of predators.

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