Suppose a predator species became extinct over a short period of time. which of the following would most likely happen to that predator's prey species in the short term?
a.
they will increase in numbers.
b.
their numbers will decrease significantly.
c.
they will become extinct as well.
d.
there will be no change in the prey species.

The correct answer is A. they will increase in numbers

Since there would be no one to keep the number of units at bay and since there would not be a natural enemy, they would keep spreading and increasing in size.

The answer is atmosphere. there are four spheres of the earth: 1. geosphere (from greek word 'geo' = ground), 2. hydrosphere (from greek word 'hydro' = water), 3. biosphere (from greek word 'bio' = life), and 4. atmosphere (from greek word 'atmo' = air). a magnetosphere is a region of space around astronomical objects controlled by the magnetic field of that object. through the process of elimination, since lightning is present in the air, it can be found in the atmosphere.