In an ecosystem, the average temperature increases, causing a shorter winter. There are two varieties of rabbits in this area, white-furred rabbits and brown-furred rabbits. Which scenario is most likely? (1 point)

Question

Both while and brown-furred rabbils increase.
The proportion of white-furred rabbits in the population declines.
The proportion of white-furred rabbits in the population increases.
Both white- and brown-furred rabbits decline

Answer 1

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

As the average temperature increases and winters become shorter, the environmental conditions may favor the brown-furred rabbits, which are better camouflaged against the changing landscape. White-furred rabbits may find it more difficult to survive and reproduce as their fur color becomes less advantageous, leading to a decline in their population relative to the brown-furred rabbits.