Question
Q) In a mountain forest, mountain lions primarily feed on deer. What is the most likely outcome if
the mountain lion population vanishes? (1 point)
The deer population will decrease
The deer population will be more susceptible to disease
The deer population will increase
The deer population will be balanced
the mountain lion population vanishes? (1 point)
The deer population will decrease
The deer population will be more susceptible to disease
The deer population will increase
The deer population will be balanced
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The most likely outcome if the mountain lion population vanishes is that **the deer population will increase**. With the primary predator (mountain lions) removed, there would be less predation pressure on deer, allowing their numbers to grow.