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 plant population would increase.
The plant population would increase.

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

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

The lion population would stay the same

1 answer

If the deer population increases, they will consume more grass, which could lead to a decrease in the plant population (the grass). Therefore, the correct response is:

The plant population would decrease.