In an ecosystem, the average temperature increases, causing a shorter winter. There are two varieties

Question

of rabbits in this area, white-furred rabbits and brown-furred rabbits. Which scenario is most likelv?
(1 point)
O The proportion of white-furred rabbits in the population increases.
O Both white- and brown-furred rabbits increase.
O Both white- and brown-furred rabbits decline.
O
The proportion of white-furred rabbits in the population declines.

Answer 1

The most likely scenario is: The proportion of white-furred rabbits in the population declines.

This is because warmer temperatures and shorter winters may favor brown-furred rabbits, which are often better suited to environments with less snow cover. The white fur of the white-furred rabbits provides camouflage in snowy conditions, so as the environment changes and snow cover decreases, the white-furred rabbits are likely to face challenges in terms of predation and survival.