Herbivory and Population Dynamics Quiz

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What is the impact of large moose populations on balsam fir plants on Isle Royale?

  • The population of balsam fir plants increases.
  • The population of balsam fir plants remains constant.
  • The population of balsam fir plants drops. (correct)
  • The moose population decreases.

How did human activity affect the otter population in the eighteenth century?

  • Hunters protected otters, leading to a population increase.
  • Hunters killed many otters, greatly increasing the population. (correct)
  • Hunters relocated otters to new habitats.
  • Hunters captured otters for conservation purposes.

Why have otter populations been recovering since the beginning of the twentieth century?

  • Because otters developed a resistance to hunting.
  • Because hunting of otters ceased. (correct)
  • Due to an increase in predators hunting otters.
  • Due to an increase in hunting activity.

What makes hunting lionfish using hook and line or big nets challenging?

<p>Lionfish can produce thousands of eggs at a time. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it unlikely that hunting lionfish one at a time with hand nets would make any difference?

<p>Females can produce thousands of eggs at a time. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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