Question

During the drought of 1977 on the island of Daphne Major, which of the following answers correctly explains why birds with larger beaks had a competitive advantage over other individuals?(1 point)
Responses

These birds were able to fight off birds with smaller beaks more successfully.
These birds were able to fight off birds with smaller beaks more successfully.

These birds were able to smell and locate nesting sites with more accuracy.
These birds were able to smell and locate nesting sites with more accuracy.

These birds were able to hold more water.
These birds were able to hold more water.

Birds with larger beaks were better able to utilize the large seeds.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

**Birds with larger beaks were better able to utilize the large seeds.**

This is because, during the drought, food sources on Daphne Major became limited, and larger seeds became more prevalent. Birds with larger beaks were more capable of cracking and eating these larger seeds, giving them a competitive advantage over those with smaller beaks.