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)

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Both white- and brown-furred rabbits increase.
Both white- and brown-furred rabbits increase.

The proportion of white-furred rabbits in the population increases. 
The proportion of white-furred rabbits in the population increases. 

The proportion of white-furred rabbits in the population declines. 
The proportion of white-furred rabbits in the population declines. 

Both white- and brown-furred rabbits decline.

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The most likely scenario is: C. 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 better camouflaged in the warmer environment compared to white-furred rabbits.