After a bottleneck event, the population of rabbits in an area has significantly decreased. A decade later, the population of the rabbits recovers to its original numbers. Which statement is correct about the rabbits? (1 point)

Question

• They are less likely to survive environmental changes because of the bottleneck event.

• They are more likely to survive environmental changes because of the bottleneck event.

• They are as likely to survive environmental changes because they survived the bottleneck event.

• They are as likely to survive environmental changes because their population has recovered.

Answer 1

The correct statement is:

• They are less likely to survive environmental changes because of the bottleneck event.

A bottleneck event reduces genetic diversity within a population, which can make the population less adaptable to environmental changes and increase the risk of extinction.