A. The deer population exceeded the carrying capacity, providing predators with a surplus of food. As the deer population
decreased, so did the carrying capacity.
B. The deer population increased as the carrying capacity stabilized. As the carrying capacity decreased, the deer population
decreased.
C. The deer population increased rapidly, quickly exceeding the carrying capacity. As the deer population increased, there
was less food available, reducing the carrying capacity.
D. As the deer population reached a maximum so did the carrying capacity. As the deer population decreased, so did the
carrying capacity until the environment stabilized and the deer population could increase again.
