When wolves disappeared from Yellowstone National Park, the most significant ecological effect was that the deer population increased. This led to overgrazing and negatively impacted vegetation, including willow and other plant species. As a result, various aspects of the ecosystem were disrupted.
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What happened to Yellowstone National Park when wolves disappeared?(1 point)
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The deer population increased.
The deer population increased.
The bear population increased.
The bear population increased.
The willow tree population increased.
The willow tree population increased.
The grassy areas increased.
The grassy areas increased.
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