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Which of the following is most likely to cause a species to become extinct?
The organism may develop new genetic variations to adapt.
The species is unable to adapt to its changing environment quickly enough to live and reproduce.
The organism may change its behavior to adapt to its changing environment.
The organism may continue living in the environment until a new one is found.
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"The species is unable to adapt to its changing environment quickly enough to live and reproduce."
Explanation: If a population cannot genetically or behaviorally adjust (or migrate) fast enough to survive and reproduce under new conditions, its numbers will decline and it may go extinct. The other choices describe adaptive responses that would reduce extinction risk.
Explanation: If a population cannot genetically or behaviorally adjust (or migrate) fast enough to survive and reproduce under new conditions, its numbers will decline and it may go extinct. The other choices describe adaptive responses that would reduce extinction risk.
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