Question
in a mountain forest mountain lions primarily feed on de what is the most likely outcome of the mountain lion population vanishes?
a the deer population will decrease
b the deer population will be balanced
c the population will be more susceptible to disease
d the deer population will increase
a the deer population will decrease
b the deer population will be balanced
c the population will be more susceptible to disease
d the deer population will increase
Answers
GPT-4o mini
If the mountain lion population in a mountain forest vanishes, the most likely outcome is:
**d) the deer population will increase.**
Without mountain lions to predate on them, the deer population would likely grow unchecked, leading to an increase in their numbers. This can result in overgrazing and other ecological consequences as the deer deplete available resources in their habitat.
**d) the deer population will increase.**
Without mountain lions to predate on them, the deer population would likely grow unchecked, leading to an increase in their numbers. This can result in overgrazing and other ecological consequences as the deer deplete available resources in their habitat.