Question

Key deer are found on the islands of the Florida Keys and feed on the native trees. Which is most likely to happen to populations of Key deer if the forests are cleared where they live?

Their populations will increase because of an increase in open space.

Their populations will decrease because of a decrease in usable habitat.

Their populations will move to the mainland and disappear from the islands.

Their populations will adapt to the new habitat and they will become a new species.

Answer 1

Their populations will decrease because of a decrease in usable habitat.

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