The state of California experiences periodic occurrences of severe drought conditions. Which weather phenomenon most likely causes this and why? El Niño, because of weakening of trade winds
El Niño, because of strengthening of trade winds
La Niña, because of increased upwelling of cooler waters
La Niña, because of decreased upwelling of cooler waters
Question 10(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

70 pts answer the following questions in full sentences and paragraphs, using at least 150 words, in the essay box below. 1. which organisms are carnivores? herbivores? omnivores? 2. if the ecosystem is balanced, which populations should be the largest? the smallest? 3. imagine a group of hunters kills half of the rabbit population. how will the other organisms be affected? 4. imagine disease kills 85 percent of the wolf population. how will the other organisms be affected? 5. imagine a foreign mountain lion species is introduced into the ecosystem. how will the other organisms be affected?