Which scientific explanation discerns the difference between the change in species on the top model and the change in species on the bottom model?

Question

Responses

A Both models illustrate gradual changes that accumulate slowly and evenly over time.Both models illustrate gradual changes that accumulate slowly and evenly over time.

B Both models illustrate abrupt changes in species evolution in response to rapid environmental changes.Both models illustrate abrupt changes in species evolution in response to rapid environmental changes.

C The top model illustrates punctuated equilibrium with abrupt and sudden change while the bottom model illustrates gradual changes that accumulate over time.The top model illustrates punctuated equilibrium with abrupt and sudden change while the bottom model illustrates gradual changes that accumulate over time.

D The top model illustrates gradual changes that accumulate over time while the bottom model illustrates punctuated equilibrium with abrupt and sudden changes.

Answer 1

The correct response to discern the difference between the change in species on the top model and the change in species on the bottom model is:

C The top model illustrates punctuated equilibrium with abrupt and sudden change while the bottom model illustrates gradual changes that accumulate over time.