In a forest ecosystem, spotted owls make their homes in the cavities of dead trees. Thissame habitat is home to the rodents that the owls feed on. Human activities, such as logging, have caused the population of the spotted owl to decline. From this information, what statement BEST explains the relationship between humans and the spotted owl

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The correct answer is - Humans have taken away resources needed by the owls, so there are fewer owls.

Explanation:

In this question, it is established that the trees are the habitat for the owls, and also these trees help in their food resources as these trees are habitat of rodents also.

By logging, humans destroy the habitat of both owls and rodents they feed on and important for their growth and survivability. Humans have caused the removal of required resources for the owls therefore, there are fewer owls.

any abiotic or biotic factor in an ecosystem that causes a population's size to slow or decrease is a limiting factor.

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