The population of fish will increase. The insects will become more resistant to the pesticide. The lake will be unable to support life. The fish will find another food source.
A lake that received runoff from surrounding farmland had a healthy fish population. Several years ago, a new type of pesticide was used to treat crops. As runoff entered the lake, it killed an insect that was a primary food source for fish. Which will most likely occur if farmers in the area stop using the pesticide?

Options:
- The population of fish will increase.
- The insects will become more resistant to the pesticide.
- The lake will be unable to support life.
- The fish will find another food source.

The population of fish will increase.