Question

The population of white-tailed deer in Nova Scotia (Canada) suffered a significant decline in the late 1970s. Which of the following is most likely to have caused the decline?

A. The population had depleted resources in the environment
B. A decrease in hunting
C. A decrease in predation
D. Natality and immigration exceeded mortality and emigration

Answer 1

A. The population had depleted resources in the environment. The other answers would cause an increase in the population.

Answer 2

The population of white-tailed deer in Nova Scotia (Canada) suffered a significant decline in the late 1970s. The population had depleted resources in the environment would most likely to have caused the decline.