What change would most likely increase the competition for food among a chipmunk population in an ecosystem? a. a rare epidemic among the chipmunks. b. an increase in the number of chipmunks killed by falling out of trees. c. an increase in the number of hawks that prey on chipmunks. d. a temporary increase in the chipmunk's reproduction rate.

The correct answer is option D. A temporary increase in the chipmunk's reproduction rate.

Explanation:

Competition is an interaction of species or population of an organism with each other in which both the organism are harmed in a way. Competition can be of the different way such as habitat or food.

Epidemic, hawk, and falling of tree all option decrease in the population of chipmunks the only option increase the chipmunk population by an increase in reproduction that can increase the competition in food.

Thus, the correct answer is option D. A temporary increase in the chipmunk's reproduction rate.

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