When settlers move into a wooded area, they slash and burn the woods, increasing grass production. Initially, they are likely to see
A) foxes increase.
B) squirrels increase.
C) grasshoppers increase.
D) hawks decrease.
E) grasshoppers decrease.

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Slash and burn agriculture leads to increased grass production, which in turn attracts herbivorous insects like grasshoppers. Therefore, grasshoppers would be expected to increase in this scenario.

When Settlers Move into a Wooded Area, They Slash and Burn