Why Might a Population of Squirrels Evolve Faster Than a Population

question 22

Multiple Choice

Why might a population of squirrels evolve faster than a population of gazelles?

• A) The squirrels are more affected by environmental changes.
• B) The squirrels have multiple generations per year.
• C) They won't; the squirrels and the gazelles will evolve at the same rate.
• D) Both a and b
• E) None of the above

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