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 decrease. The plant population would decrease. The lion population would stay the same. The lion population would stay the same. The plant population would increase.
The deer population increasing would likely result in an increase in the lion population, as there would be more prey available for them. Additionally, the plant population may decrease if the increased deer population consumes more grass. Therefore, the correct response is: The lion population would increase and the plant population would decrease.
