Read the following scenario and answer the question below.
Between 1907 and 1923, cattle grazing in the Kaibab National forest in Arizona was greatly reduced, deer hunting was eliminated, and predators were killed. Over 600 cougars, 11 wolves (most had already been killed in the 1800s) , and 3000 coyotes were trapped or shot. In response, the deer herd began to increase. By 1915, the deer were estimated at 25,000; by 1920 at 50,000; and by 1923 at approximately 100,000.
-What is going to happen to the area resources for deer after 1923?
A) The deer herd continues to increase, so the resources will continue to be damaged.
B) The deer herd will have leveled off to a steady state, but the resources will continue to be damaged.
C) The deer herd will have leveled off to a steady state, so the resources will recover.
D) The deer herd will have begun decreasing, so the resources will recover.
E) As the deer switch to the forage previously used by cattle, the resources will recover.
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