Figure 53-3

According to the data in the accompanying figure, the cause of the decline of the wolf population in 1982 was:
A) a sharp decrease in food supply.
B) a decrease in the intrinsic rate of increase for the wolf population.
C) competition with a newly introduced predator.
D) introduction of a disease organism.
E) cannot be determined from the data provided.

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Figure 53-3 ​

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According to the data in the accompanying figure, the cause of the decline of the wolf population in 1982 was:
A) a sharp decrease in food supply. 
B) a decrease in the intrinsic rate of increase for the wolf population. 
C) competition with a newly introduced predator. 
D) introduction of a disease organism. 
E) cannot be determined from the data provided.

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The Answer of Figure 53-3 ​

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According to the data in the accompanying figure, the cause of the decline of the wolf population in 1982 was:
A) a sharp decrease in food supply. 
B) a decrease in the intrinsic rate of increase for the wolf population. 
C) competition with a newly introduced predator. 
D) introduction of a disease organism. 
E) cannot be determined from the data provided.

Figure 53-3 ​ ​

Figure 53-3