Question

Prediction 1: If the starting population of the prey is higher than the predators, the carrying capacity of the seals will be ________ than the carrying capacity of the whales.

Prediction 2: If the starting population of the predators is higher than the prey, the carrying capacity of the whales will be_________ than the carrying capacity of the seals.

Prediction 3: If the prey growth rate increases, the carrying capacity of the seals will be _________ than the carrying capacity of the whales. (Both starting populations set to 25.)

Answer 1

Prediction 4: : If the death rate of the whales increases, the carrying capacity of the seals will be _________ than the carrying capacity of the whales. (Both starting populations set to 25.)

Answer 2

Options: higher/lower (whales:predator, seals: prey)

Answer 3

@Hero @wolfe8

Answer 4

@thadyoung

Answer 5

@amistre64
@satellite73

Answer 6

Thanks @Hero :)

Answer 7

so each prediction is a question right?

Answer 8

yes

Answer 9

@Disco619 @Mashy @amonoconnor

Answer 10

@aaronq

Answer 11

Tell me what you think first

Answer 12

id have to ask you to define "carrying capacity" as it relates to predator prey constructs.

Answer 13

The carrying capacity is the number of species a region can support with its given resources.

Answer 14

I'm just confused. Because if prey is abundant would the region be able to support them? We don't know which food sources are available for the prey.

Answer 15

My guesses would be lower, lower, higher, lower.

Answer 16

i guess ur predictions are right...i also think the same way...