In an ecosystem, there are two color varieties within a species of toads: brown and green. Over 50 years, the proportion of the population that is green increases from 20% to 50%. Which statement is the most likely to explain The change? (1 point)

Question

The environment changed such that green toads can blend into their surroundings better

The environment changed such that toads that can jump higher into the trees to survive better.

A disease caused a decrease in the proportion of brown loads

Polution caused a decrease in the proportion of brown toads

Answer 1

The statement that is most likely to explain the change in the proportion of green toads from 20% to 50% over 50 years is:

The environment changed such that green toads can blend into their surroundings better.

This statement suggests that the change in the environment favored the green toads, allowing them to avoid predators more effectively, which would explain their increase in proportion within the population.