A population of squirrels eats acorns from local oak trees. In some years, oak trees produce much greater
numbers of acorns than usual.
Which of the following is the most direct effect of an increase of acorns on the squirrel population?

Answers

A The population has fewer predators.

B The population size increases.

C The population expands its territory into new habitats.

D The population size decrease due to competition.