Question

The Amazon rain forest is a tropical ecosystem. Natural selection in this ecosystem favors ferns that are tolerant to(1 point)
Responses

drought.
drought. - no response given

frost.
frost. - no response given

high winds.
high winds. - incorrect

shade.

Answers

GPT-4o mini
In the Amazon rainforest, natural selection favors ferns that are tolerant to **shade**. The dense canopy of trees blocks much of the sunlight, making it crucial for understory plants like ferns to survive in low-light conditions.