Question

Use the buffalo population graph and the lion population graph to answer the question that follows in CER format. *CER stand for claim evidence and reasoning.

Question: Are the lions the cause of the increase in the buffalo population between 1960 and 1975?
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Answer 1

No because it demonstrates that the lion population declined throughout those years. either a drought or emigration may be to blame for this. As there is no predator to kill the buffalo, they were allowed to breed and grow in number.

Answer 2

No

Step-by-step explanation:

it shows during those years the lion population decreased..this can either be because of emmigration or drought

As there is no predator to hunt down the prey(buffalo)..they were able to reproduce and multiply