During the drought of 1977 on the island of Daphne Major, which of the following answers correctly explains why birds with larger beaks had a competitive advantage over other individuals?(1 point)

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These birds were able to fight off birds with smaller beaks more successfully.
These birds were able to fight off birds with smaller beaks more successfully.

Birds with larger beaks were better able to utilize the large seeds.
Birds with larger beaks were better able to utilize the large seeds.

These birds were able to smell and locate nesting sites with more accuracy.
These birds were able to smell and locate nesting sites with more accuracy.

These birds were able to hold more water.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Birds with larger beaks were better able to utilize the large seeds.

During the drought of 1977 on Daphne Major, larger seeds became more prevalent due to the environmental conditions, and birds with larger beaks were better equipped to eat these seeds, giving them a competitive advantage in a time when food sources were limited.