The city hired a team of ecologists to study the deer population in the neighborhood bordered by Main Street,
Highway 1, Stately Boulevard, and the river. According to
the team, the neighborhood could support approximately
100 deer. In 2005, the deer population in the area was
approximately 150. In 2010, the population was nearly 400.
Residents are concerned about the dangers associated
with the overpopulation of deer.
Which of the following is a scientific question a
person might ask after reading this article?
O A. How does the deer population affect the
property values in the neighborhood?
O B. Why should the city spend taxpayers'
money on this study?
O C. What factors have changed to cause the
deer population to increase so quickly?
O D. How did the city select this team of
ecologists over other applicants?