In a certain forest ecosystem, there are lions who prey on deer. The deer eat grass. Which of the following would be the consequences of the deer population increasing? (1 point)

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Responses

The lion population would decrease.
The lion population would decrease.

The lion population would stay the same.
The lion population would stay the same.

The plant population would decrease.
The plant population would decrease.

The plant population would increase.

Answer 1

If the deer population increases, the consequences would likely be:

• The plant population would decrease.

This is because more deer would lead to increased grazing on grass and plants. The increase in the deer population could lead to overgrazing, which would negatively impact plant populations.

So the correct response is: The plant population would decrease.