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

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The willow tree population increased.
The willow tree population increased.

The deer population increased.
The deer population increased.

The bear population increased.
The bear population increased.

The grassy areas increased.

Answer 1

When wolves disappeared from Yellowstone National Park, the deer population increased. This is primarily because wolves are natural predators of deer, and their absence allowed deer numbers to grow unchecked. This surge in the deer population had cascading effects on the ecosystem, including overgrazing and negative impacts on plant life, such as willow trees and other flora. So the correct answer would be:

The deer population increased.