Advanced Science Primary 6 Interactions

In a food chain: Plant → Caterpillar → Small bird → Hawk. If the population of small birds decreases due to disease, which of the following is an immediate consequence?

A The caterpillar population will increase.
B The hawk population will increase.
C The plant population will increase.
D The caterpillar population will decrease.
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Step 1: Identify the predator of caterpillars (Small bird). Step [2-9]: A decrease in predators leads to an increase in prey. Step [2-9]: Therefore, the caterpillar population increases.

Correct answer: The caterpillar population will increase.

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