Dr. Osgood and her team are using a computer simulation to study the relationships between predator and prey. The simulation assumes that both predator and prey populations are minimally affected by other animals. The results of one version of the simulation are shown in the graph.

The data in the graph MOST STRONGLY support which two explanations about the predator-prey relationship of the model? Select two answer choices.

A.
An increasing predator population acts to increase the prey population.

B.
An increasing prey population acts to decrease the predator population.

C.
A decreasing prey population acts to limit the size of the predator population.

D.
An increasing predator population acts to limit the size of the prey population.