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Question: If an organism is well adapted to its environment, and a rapid, major change occurs to the environment, what is most likely going to happen to the organism? (1 point)
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The organism will not be able to adapt, and the species will evolve into a new species.
The organism will not be able to adapt, and the species will go extinct.
The organism will adapt, and the species will evolve to fit its new environment.
The organism will adapt, and the species will evolve into a new species.
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The organism will not be able to adapt, and the species will go extinct.
Explanation: Major, rapid environmental changes usually happen faster than evolutionary adaptation (which requires many generations), so well‑adapted species often cannot adjust and face extinction unless preexisting variation allows quick survival.
Explanation: Major, rapid environmental changes usually happen faster than evolutionary adaptation (which requires many generations), so well‑adapted species often cannot adjust and face extinction unless preexisting variation allows quick survival.
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