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 stay the same.
The lion population would decrease.
The plant population would increase.
The plant population would decrease.
The plant population would decrease.
If the deer population increases, they will consume more grass, leading to a decrease in the plant population. This could potentially disrupt the balance in the ecosystem, affecting other species dependent on the plants for food or shelter.