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?
The plant population would decrease
The lion population would stay the same
The lion population would decrease
The plant population would increase
The plant population would decrease.
If the deer population increases, they would consume more grass, leading to a decrease in the plant population. This could have cascading effects on the ecosystem, affecting other species that also rely on the plants for food or habitat.