Predation

Question 1

Define predation

Answer 1

Where one organism is consumed by another

Question 2

How can the relationship between predators and their prey effect the population size?

Answer 2

Predators eat the prey, With fewer prey the predators are in greater competition with each other, The predator population is reduced, Fewer predators = Fewer prey being eaten, Prey population increases, More prey available = Predator population increases

Question 3

What other factors can affect population size?

Answer 3

Disease and Climate