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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)

The plant population would increase.

The lion population would decrease.

The plant population would decrease.

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

Explanation: More deer mean more grazing, so plants (grass) would be eaten more and decline. (Also note: more deer would likely lead to an increase in the lion population due to more available food.)