If a disease wiped out the hare population, which of the following best describes what would happen to this ecosystem?

The population of voles and lemmings would decrease because the arctic fox would rely on them for more food

The arctic fox population could decrease because they would lose a food source

The lemming population would increase because the hares would no longer be eating them

Both A and B

If a disease wiped out the hare population which of the following best describes what would happen to this ecosystem The population of voles and lemmings would class=

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Answer:

B

Explanation:

If a disease wiped out the hare population, then result would be :

The arctic fox population could decrease because they would lose a food source.

It cannot be A because although the arctic fox population might decrease, it would only cause an increase in its prey's population as there are less predators (arctic fox) to consume it.