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)

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

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The correct statement is:

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

A bottleneck event can reduce genetic diversity in a population, which can lead to inbreeding and a decrease in the overall adaptability of the population. While the rabbit population may have recovered in number, the genetic variability may be low, making them less resilient to environmental changes.