How would reducing low-growing plants from an area impact a population of tortoises with two varieties of neck extension ability: short and long distance?(1 point)

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The variety of tortoises that could only extend their necks a short distance would go extinct.

The variety of tortoises with the ability to extend their necks a long distance would go extinct.

The proportion of tortoises that could only extend their necks a short distance would increase.

The proportion of tortoises with the ability to extend their necks a long distance would increase.

Answer 1

The correct response would be:

The proportion of tortoises with the ability to extend their necks a long distance would increase.

This is because reducing low-growing plants, which are typically more accessible to tortoises with short necks, would limit their food sources. Consequently, tortoises that can extend their necks a long distance would have better access to food and survival opportunities, leading to an increase in their proportion within the population.