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factors that affect biodiversity: mastery test
a temperate decidu& us forest is dominated by oak trees, which produce acorns. populations of deer, black bear, and so
as a primary source of food. a large portion of the forest is cut down, causing it to lose most of its oak trees. what is mo
forest as a result?
a.
black bears would benefit from the space made available by the loss of trees, so their population would incre
ob.
squirrels would instantly adapt to the lack of acorns, so their population would remain stable.
c. deer would become less likely to survive and reproduce, so their population would decline.
d.
black bears, deer, and squirrels would undergo a mass extinction, so the forest's biodiversity would decrease
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