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.

answer: - few nutrients

high pressure

low temperatures

explanation: 1. few nutrients:   open-ocean zone is located way far from the land, which is the main source of the essential nutrients.2. high pressure: pressure increases by 1 atmosphere for every 10 meters increase in depth.3. ample sunlight: a large fraction of the sunlight is reflected back to the atmosphere from the sea surface. 4. varying salinity: below the thermocline, the water is isolated from the atmosphere so the salinity remains stable over the year.5. low temperatures:   the temperature of open-ocean zone ranges from a low of -2°c to an average of 17°c