Which of the Following Is an Example of Natural Selection

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of natural selection.

• A) Rabbits run faster when they're chased by wolves than by foxes.
• B) Deer learn to avoid the section of forest open for hunting.
• C) As the climate warms over time, the fur coats on a population of black bears get thinner.
• D) Turtles swim over whenever people come near a pond because they've adapted to being fed.
• E) As the climate cools during the winter, birds eat more to maintain their temperature and energy level.

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