What did you include in your response? Check all that apply.
Answer
A
The main reason for the decrease in trillium is the large number of deer in the forest that are eating the trillium.
B
The author cites a research study performed by scientists as evidence to support her claim.
C
In this study, researchers planted two fields, each containing garlic mustard and trillium. One was left open to deer, and the other was fenced off.
D
Researchers found that trillium was able to regain much of its original space in the protected field.
E
Researchers found that there was still more garlic mustard in the unprotected field because the deer ate the trillium.
F
The author also states that similar research studies have been conducted in many forests across the United States, and they all reveal similar results.