Question

Two types of gray wolves are shown arctic wolf timber wolf the arctic wolf in the timber wolf have different physical characteristics such as different fur color and thickness and different snouts and ear size which statement best explains why these two types of wolves have different characteristics even though they belong to the same species A the wolves adopted to live in different environments B the wolf chose different environments based on their characteristics C each type of world changes characteristics without influence from the environment D each type of wolf developed different characteristics in the same environment

Answer 1

The statement that best explains why the Arctic wolf and the timber wolf have different characteristics, even though they belong to the same species, is:

**A: The wolves adapted to live in different environments.**

This statement highlights the concept of adaptation, which is the process by which species evolve characteristics that enhance their survival and reproduction in specific environments. The different physical traits of Arctic wolves and timber wolves are a result of natural selection in response to their distinct habitats and climatic conditions.