Pick the correct statement about medium ground finches that corresponds to the data table and the information provided in your eBook.

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The smaller beak sizes after the drought allowed finches that could consume soft seeds survive compared to finches with larger beaks who could only eat hard seeds were put at more risk of extinction.

The larger beak sizes after the drought allowed finches that could consume hard seeds survive compared to finches with smaller beaks who could only eat soft seeds were put at more risk of extinction.

Answer 1

Based on the information provided about medium ground finches during a drought, the correct statement is:

The larger beak sizes after the drought allowed finches that could consume hard seeds survive compared to finches with smaller beaks who could only eat soft seeds were put at more risk of extinction.

This is generally true because during periods of drought, food availability can change, and larger beaks would be advantageous for accessing harder seeds that remain available when softer seeds are scarce.