Which of the Following Defines a Trophic Cascade

Multiple Choice

Which of the following defines a trophic cascade?

A) A trophic cascade occurs when populations of predators and prey are disturbed by some abiotic event.
B) A trophic cascade occurs when a primary succession unfolds.
C) A trophic cascade is a process whereby abundances of a predator are reduced, and as a result, the prey's own resources increase in abundance.
D) A trophic cascade is a process whereby predators reduce abundances of their prey, and as a result, abundances of the prey's own resources increase.