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In a balanced community, a population of prey can benefit from predators.

Which statement BEST describes how the population of mice can benefit from the snakes in this garden?

1. The snakes also consume moles, which allow the population of mice to increase

2. The snakes will consume only the mice best adapted to their environment.

3. The snakes provide an energy source for the mice.

4. The snakes keep the mice from overpopulating, which could deplete their resources