The Reindeer Population Changes on St

question 38

Multiple Choice

The reindeer population changes on St.Matthew Island appears to have ultimately been caused by

• A)the absence of any predators.
• B)the addition of a keystone species.
• C)the narrow reliance of reindeer on just a single food species.
• D)the introduction of grizzly bears to the island in 1962.

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