Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding the Effects

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding the effects of environmental change on the evolutions of different species of animals?

• A) Only "highly evolved" animals are able to adapt to changing environments so that they can avoid extinction.
• B) The more advanced a species is, the better it is able to change the heritability of traits in order to survive environmental catastrophes.
• C) Most species of animals are able to evolve in direct response to environmental changes so that they can survive.
• D) Species do not change in order to prepare for environmental changes or in order to become more "highly evolved."

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Definitions:

Passenger Pigeon

A species of bird that was once abundant in North America but became extinct in the early 20th century due to overhunting and habitat destruction.

Extinct

A term describing a species that no longer exists anywhere on Earth.

Environmentalist

An individual who actively advocates for the protection and preservation of the environment through conservation efforts and sustainable practices.