The imbalance of soil nutrients causing the hemlock population decline has been associated with ________ overpopulation.
A) bird
B) tree
C) insect
D) deer

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The overpopulation of deer has been known to cause the decline of hemlock populations by overgrazing on the trees, which in turn reduces the amount of nutrients available in the soil. This imbalance of nutrients can lead to a decline in health and reproduction of hemlock trees.

The Imbalance of Soil Nutrients Causing the Hemlock Population Decline