1. A population of cottontail rabbits gives birth to an average of eight kits (baby rabbits) per
litter, and it only has one predator.
However, an average of only two kits per litter actually lives to maturity. Which of these might
explain this low survival rate?
O A. A population of birds lives nearby that does not prey on rabbits or eat their food.
O B. A population of bobcats depends on these rabbits for food.
O C. There is enough grass to feed up to nine kits per litter.
O D. There is enough water in the region to support six kits per litter.

This thinning would materially change the sound of the drum, evidence that although it might continue to be used for its original purpose of music-making or calling people to arms, it would now do so with a different voice. a musical instrument had become a trophy, and the new carvings were in fact branding, a statement of the north’s political dominance over central africa and of allegiance to islam.the drum had come to khartoum at a critical moment in sudanese history. in an audio version, stressing the word "branding" would do what for the listener? emphasize the word's importance and the idea that followsadd emphasis to the following sentencesignal that something important has just been repeatedadd emphasis to the preceding sentence