A termite population was sprayed with a certain brand of insecticide. After being sprayed, the number of surviving termites within the population were counted and recorded as a percentage of the total. This process was repeated until a total of six generations of termites had been sprayed. The results are shown in the table below.

Question

1= 5%
2 =10%
3= 25%
4= 40%
5= 60%
6=80%

Answer 1

From the mathematical representation above, which explanation evaluates how natural selection leads to changes in specific traits of the termite population?

Answer 2

a. Later generations were the offspring of termites that were more resistant to the spraying.
b. Later generations were able to live through the spraying because they were used to it.
c. Earlier generations had smaller numbers of termites than later generations.
d. Earlier generations had several members that were old and weak.