Question
Black squirrels are the same species as gray squirrels. A single litter of squirrels can have both black and gray squirrels.
Over the past century, the percent of squirrels in the vicinity of Washington, DC, that are black instead of the more common gray has been continually increasing. Which of the following statements best explains why this is happening?
A.
Gray squirrels are more comfortable with humans than black squirrels.
B.
Black squirrels are more visible against tree trunks than gray squirrels.
C.
Black squirrels have a survival advantage over gray squirrels.
D.
Black squirrels are more popular with tourists than gray squirrels.
Over the past century, the percent of squirrels in the vicinity of Washington, DC, that are black instead of the more common gray has been continually increasing. Which of the following statements best explains why this is happening?
A.
Gray squirrels are more comfortable with humans than black squirrels.
B.
Black squirrels are more visible against tree trunks than gray squirrels.
C.
Black squirrels have a survival advantage over gray squirrels.
D.
Black squirrels are more popular with tourists than gray squirrels.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The statement that best explains why the percentage of black squirrels in the vicinity of Washington, DC, has been continually increasing over the past century is:
C. Black squirrels have a survival advantage over gray squirrels.
This option suggests that there is a specific reason related to survival and adaptation that could lead to an increase in the black squirrel population relative to gray squirrels. The other options do not provide a clear connection to population dynamics and survival.
C. Black squirrels have a survival advantage over gray squirrels.
This option suggests that there is a specific reason related to survival and adaptation that could lead to an increase in the black squirrel population relative to gray squirrels. The other options do not provide a clear connection to population dynamics and survival.