Question 3(Hullple Choke Wort 3 points) (04.04 MC) A forest fre in Flonda clears thousands of acres of trees. What are the consequences for the animal populations in the surrounding area? Animals will emigrate from the surrounding forests Animal populations will decrease in the surrounding forests Animal populations will increase in the surrounding forests The carrying capacity will increase for all species

In the event of a forest fire that clears thousands of acres of trees, the most likely consequences for the animal populations in the surrounding area are:<br /><br />- **Animal populations will decrease in the surrounding forests.**<br /><br />This is because the destruction of habitat due to the fire can lead to a loss of food sources and shelter, making it difficult for animals to survive. Additionally, some animals may not be able to escape the fire, leading to a direct decrease in population.<br /><br />The other options are less likely:<br /><br />- **Animals might emigrate from the surrounding forests:** While some animals may move to nearby areas to find new habitats, this option does not directly address the impact on the population size.<br /> <br />- **Animal populations will increase in the surrounding forests:** This is unlikely immediately after a fire, as the loss of habitat typically leads to a decrease rather than an increase in population.<br /><br />- **The carrying capacity will increase for all species:** The carrying capacity is more likely to decrease initially due to the loss of resources and habitat caused by the fire.