A predator is chasing its prey. The predator takes 4 leaps for every 6 leaps of the prey and the predator covers as much distance in 2 leaps as 3 leaps of the prey. Will the predator succeed in getting its food?

Q. Look at the graph. It shows a typical variation of populations of predators (wolves, tigers etc.) and prey (deer, rabbits etc.) in a habitat such as a forest.



Answer these questions.
1. Why is the predator population always lower than the prey population?
2. Point A is the rainy season. Why is the prey population increasing?
3. Why does the predator population starts increasing after the increase in the prey population?
4. As the predator population increases, why does the prey population starts declining (point B)?
5. Why does the predator population now start to decrease (point C)?
6. Will the graph maintain the same shape if a calamity such as disease struck the prey and they died in large numbers? What do you expect will happen?

Q. Which statement is false about predators ?

Q. Assertion :Generally the population of predator is small. Reason: Predator checks the population of prey.

Q. What is the difference between prey and predator?