Suppose a predator species became extinct over a short period of time. which of the following would most likely happen to that predator’s prey species in the short term?
a.
they will increase in numbers.
b.
their numbers will decrease significantly.
c.
they will become extinct as well.
d.
there will be no change in the prey species.

Astudent completed a lab report. which correctly describes the difference between the “question” and “hypothesis” sections of her report? “question” states what she is asking, and “hypothesis” states the result of her experiment. “question” states what she is asking, and “hypothesis” states what she thinks the answer to that question is in “if . . then . . because” format. “question” describes what she is trying to find out, and "hypothesis" states the procedures and methods of data collection. “question” describes what she is trying to find out, and “hypothesis” states any additional information or prior knowledge about the question.