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In the predator-prey relationship between lions and zebras, when the population of zebras is great, the population of lions will

A. decrease

B. increase

C. stay the same

D. die off

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i would assume it would decrease. not die off or increase. there’s no reason for it to increase.
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Answer:

B. Increase

Step-by-step explanation:

Since lions rely on zebras as a food source, if there are more zebras (more food sources for the lions), there will also be more lions. Therefore, the lion population would increase initally.

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