Question

Question
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)
Responses

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

The plant population would increase.
The plant population would increase.

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

The lion population would stay the same.

Answer 1

If the deer population increases, it would likely result in an increase in grazing, which would lead to a decrease in the plant population (grass). In terms of the lion population, it could potentially increase due to the increased availability of food (deer). However, the most direct and immediate consequence of an increase in the deer population is a decrease in the plant population.

So, the correct response would be:

**The plant population would decrease.**