Biological Factors Quick Check

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Question
What happened to Yellowstone National Park when wolves disappeared?(1 point)
Responses

The deer population increased.
The deer population increased.

The grassy areas increased.
The grassy areas increased.

The bear population increased.
The bear population increased.

The willow tree population increased.

1 answer

The correct response is:

The deer population increased.

When wolves were removed from Yellowstone National Park, the population of deer and elk (primary prey for wolves) increased significantly. This overpopulation led to overgrazing, which subsequently affected many other plant and animal species in the ecosystem.