Flashcards on Predator-Prey Relationships and Food Webs
Predator-Prey Relationships & Food Webs: Student Guide
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Predator–prey relationships
9 cards
Card 1
Question: What is predation?
Answer: Predation is when a predator catches, kills and eats the prey.
Card 2
Question: How are populations linked in predator–prey relationships?
Answer: All organisms are interdependent; changes in one population affect another population.
Card 3
Question: How do predator and prey populations affect each other?
Answer: As predator population increases, prey population decreases.
Card 4
Question: How do predators influence the distribution and amount of prey species?
Answer: Predators regulate the amount and distribution of prey species.
Card 5
Question: In what way do predators contribute to biodiversity?
Answer: Predators increase biodiversity by preventing one species from becoming dominant.
Card 6
Question: How do predators affect the genetic strength of prey populations?
Answer: Predators tend to catch weaker and sick animals first, keeping prey species genetically stronger.
Card 7
Question: What type of feedback relationship is predator–prey interaction an example of?
Answer: Predator–prey interaction is an example of a negative feedback relationship.
Card 8
Question: Do predators and prey evolve together or separately?
Answer: Predators and prey evolve together.
Card 9
Question: Give three examples of predator–prey pairs mentioned.
Answer: Aphid – ladybird; Lion – zebra; Owl – mice.