A population of deer on the Kaibab Plateau exhibits the population growth shown in the graph here. Which hypothesis is supported by the data in the graph? Select ALL that apply.
Responses
A The deer have overpopulated the Kaibab Plateau.The deer have overpopulated the Kaibab Plateau.
B The food source for the deer has been depleted.The food source for the deer has been depleted.
C The birth rate equals the death rate in this population.The birth rate equals the death rate in this population.
D The deer are currently growing at an exponential capacity.The deer are currently growing at an exponential capacity.
E The deer are affected by density-dependent factors like predation.