The graph shows the population numbers (in thousands) of hares and lynxes from 1845 to 1935. The blue line represents hares, and the orange line represents lynxes.
Looking at the pattern:
- When the hare population goes up, the lynx population also tends to go up — but usually a little later.
- When the hare population crashes, the lynx population follows down after a short delay.
- This makes sense because lynxes eat hares. More hares = more food for lynxes → lynx population grows. Fewer hares = less food → lynx population drops.
This is a classic example of a predator-prey cycle in ecology.
Since no specific question was asked in your upload, I’ll assume you’re being asked to describe or interpret the relationship shown in the graph.
Final Answer:
The graph shows that hare and lynx populations rise and fall in cycles, with lynx numbers following hare numbers — indicating that lynxes depend on hares as a food source.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of predator prey relationships worksheet answers.
