Question

The large cod fish in the North Atlantic prey on smaller fish like herring. Due to warming ocean waters, the herring are moving to deeper water and further north. Why is it important for scientists to understand both cod and herring populations in order to make predictions about the cod population? A. Because species in an ecosystem are interdependent
B. Because were cargo the hearing will likely follow
C. Because ecological forecasts only work predators
D. Because both species are important to the tourism industry

Answer 1

Answer: Option A) Because species in an ecosystem are interdependent

Explanation:

Due to the predator-prey relationship of

large cod fish and herring in the North Atlantic, alongside other non-living factors; species in the ecosystem are interdependent

Therefore, to scientists must know fully about the individual species of the ecosystem in order to make accurate predictions.