Question

pls, help! A flood hit an area, destroying much of the surrounding ecosystem. One animal species survived the flood, but all of its competitors were eliminated. Despite the reduced competition and an abundance of other resources, there was no substantial growth recorded in the population of the surviving species. What are the plausible reasons for this lack of population growth?

changes in abiotic factors

new competition from nonnative animals displaced by the flood

a decrease in predators

an increase in available living space
lack of available mates after the flood

Answer 1

I think it's A, because in the question, it says the area was flooded which destroyed the surrounding ecosystem as it killed the species living there.

Answer 2

don't just go off of me tho

Answer 3

I know its a and b but I think there's one more

Answer 4

What do you think?

Answer 5

i know a and b

Answer 6

i thik the last one is also right

Answer 7

but I think there's one more

Answer 8

because its asking why there was a decrease in population

Answer 9

Yes, you would be correct about A and B.

Answer 10

i think its the last one too

Answer 11

and if there were no mates, re-population wouldn;t occur.

Answer 12

well, that's true.

Answer 13

but it said one species survived

Answer 14

my advice is to put your best guess and go w/ it

Answer 15

Only A and B are correct. For these reasons.

A - less ecosystem to live in, this less population.

B - New comp, thus, less food, etc etc.

Answer 16

thank you

Answer 17

You're welcome.