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 adapt, and the species will evolve to fit its new environment.
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.
The organism will 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 not be able to adapt, and the species will go extinct.

The organism will not be able to adapt, and the species will evolve into a new species.

Answer 1

The most likely outcome for the organism in the scenario described is:

The organism will not be able to adapt, and the species will go extinct.

Rapid major changes in the environment can outpace the ability of organisms to adapt, leading to extinction if they cannot adjust to the new conditions.