Biology

Question

Q» 4. In recent years humans have interfered with the natural balance within deer

populations in various ecosystems. The interference includes eliminating predators of

the deer. Which of the following statements correctly describes the long-term outcome

of this interference?

The deer population will be too large to be supported by producers.

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The producers will evolve into species that are less palatable to

the deer.

Other browsing species will thrive and out compete the deer.

The deer that are the fastest and most agile will survive and

reproduce.

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Answer

The deer population will be too large to be supported by producers.

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When humans interfere with the natural balance within deer populations, they eliminate predators of the deer, which can lead to an overpopulation of deer. This overpopulation can cause the producers (plants) to become overgrazed, leading to a decrease in the amount of food available to the deer. As a result, the deer population will be too large to be supported by the producers.