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 lion population would decrease.
The lion population would stay the same.
The plant population would increase.
The plant population would decrease.
The plant population would decrease.
If the deer population were to increase, they would consume more grass, leading to a decrease in the plant population in the ecosystem. This could potentially disrupt the balance of the ecosystem and have negative consequences for other species that rely on the plants for food or shelter.