Question

question 7
2 pts
a new residential community was established in an area that was previously protected habitat for white tail deer. in order to make way for the community land had to be cleared before construction could begin. how would the establishment of this community affect the deer population and its carrying capacity?
the carrying capacity will increase, but the population size would stay the same because the new community will provide new food sources and shelter.
the carrying capacity will decrease, but the population size would stay the same due to the lack of food sources and shelter.
the carrying capacity and population size will increase because the new community will provide new food sources and shelter.
the carrying capacity and population size will decrease due to lack of food sources and shelter.

Explanation:

Carrying capacity is the maximum population an environment can sustain. Clearing land for the community reduces deer habitat, decreasing food and shelter. This lowers carrying capacity, and with fewer resources, the deer population size also decreases.

Answer:

D. The carrying capacity and population size will decrease due to lack of food sources and shelter.