What is the pattern of the predator-prey relationship shown on this graph? Missing Metadata

The rise in the prey population follows a rise in the predator population.

A.

There is an increase in the prey population as the predator population increases.

B.

The rise in the prey population precedes a rise in the predator population.

C.

There is a decrease in the prey population even without an increase in the predator population.

D.

Question

What is the pattern of the predator-prey relationship shown on this graph?  Missing Metadata
	
	
The rise in the prey population follows a rise in the predator population.
 
A.
	

There is an increase in the prey population as the predator population increases.
 
B.
	
The rise in the prey population precedes a rise in the predator population.
 
C.
	
There is a decrease in the prey population even without an increase in the predator population.
 
D.

gabbyalicorn · Answer

http://static.k12.com/calms_media/media/1123000_1123500/1123375/1/da4e4dbd3683f651305ac4f1783cd34854fcfb1a/MS2_LIF_05_16_Q2_AS.jpg @confluxepic

gabbyalicorn · Answer

I think either A or D

gabbyalicorn · Answer

There is a decrease in the prey population even without an increase in the predator population.
 
D.

confluxepic · Answer

But the prey population decreases when the predator population increases. @gabbyalicorn

confluxepic · Answer

I disagree with D. I agree with C.