Which of the Following Characteristics Is Most Likely an Adaptation

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characteristics is most likely an adaptation?

• A) dark fur on mice that live in areas with light colored soil
• B) large size in St. Bernard dogs
• C) bright colors of prairie flowers
• D) large seed size in wind-dispersed plants

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Definitions:

Operating Leverage

The degree to which a firm relies on fixed costs in its operations, affecting its potential income variability.

Financial Leverage

The use of borrowed money to increase the potential return of an investment.

Business Cycle

The natural rise and fall of economic growth that occurs over time, including periods of expansion, peak, contraction, and trough.

Economic Conditions

The state of a country or region's economy, including factors like unemployment, inflation, and GDP growth.