Question

The graph shows the populations of wolves and mountain lions in five different counties in Montana. Wolves and mountain lions compete for the same kinds of food resources. In Clay county,

A) mountain lions depend on wolves to survive.
B) mountain lions probably outcompete wolves for food.
C) mountain lions and wolves have a mutualistic relationship.
Eliminate
D) mountain lions and wolves survive independent of each other

Answer 1

B is the answer. Hope this helps.

Answer 2

Based on the given graph above, it shows that the mountain lions rate of animal population is higher than that of the wolves. Therefore, this indicates that, mountain lions probably outcompete wolves for food. The correct answer would be option B. Hope this answer helps.