Question

Consider the following data about populations of red squirrels, gray squirrels, and foxes. Two students looked at the data about how the red squirrel populations changed over time. Each made a claim about a cause-and-effect relationship. Student A: I think an increase of the fox population caused the red squirrel population to decline. Student B: I think an increase of the gray squirrel population caused the red squirrel population to decline. Which student do you agree with most? _____ Describe the evidence that supports this claim.

Answer 1

the answer is B

the answer is B because during the time the gray squirrels population increased, the red squirrel decreased

Answer 2

Student A

Step-by-step explanation:

I agree with student a because if u look around the 10 year mark you see the fox population pick up a lot and see the squirrel population decline.