Rock pocket mice had light-colored coats that blended with the rocks and sandy soils of the Arizona desert. A series of volcanic eruptions over a century caused the deposition of black-colored lava in the middle of the sandy region. The population now consists of light-colored mice that live in the sandy region and black-colored mice that live in lava deposits. What is a reason for this change in coat color?

Question

A
The new coat color helps the mice reproduce.
B
The new coat color helps the mice avoid predators.
C
The new coat color helps the mice locate prey easily.
D
The new coat color helps the mice find a mate easily.

Answer 1

B
The new coat color helps the mice avoid predators.