-Examine the food web described by this figure.What would happen if the population of zooplankton decreased suddenly by 80% and stayed low for several years?
A)the arctic cod population would decrease
B)the phytoplankton population would decrease
C)the bearded seal population would increase
D)the beluga whale population would increase

Question

-Examine the food web described by this figure.What would happen if the population of zooplankton decreased suddenly by 80% and stayed low for several years?
A)the arctic cod population would decrease 
B)the phytoplankton population would decrease 
C)the bearded seal population would increase 
D)the beluga whale population would increase

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

With a significant decrease in zooplankton, arctic cod, which feed on zooplankton, would have less food available, leading to a decrease in their population.

-Examine the Food Web Described by This Figure