Which of the Following Is a Valid Interpretation of This

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a valid interpretation of this data regarding prairie chicken populations in several states in the Midwest?

• A)Prairie chicken populations in Illinois have a lower mutation rate than those in the other listed states.
• B)Illinois prairie chickens lost genes from their genome as a result of a population crash.
• C)Smaller populations of prairie chickens have greater reproductive success.
• D)Larger populations of prairie chickens tend to have greater genetic diversity in their gene pools.

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Definitions:

Lava Dome

A dome-shaped mountain or hill of at least partly solidified lava generally of felsic to intermediate composition.

Lava Flow

Magma that erupts onto the surface and flows downhill from the vent; also the solidified body of rock formed by this magma.

Pyroclastic Flow

A fast-moving current of hot gas and volcanic materials that flows down the sides of a volcano during an explosive eruption.

Eruption Column

A column of gases, ash, and volcanic rock emitted into the atmosphere during a volcanic eruption, which can affect climate and aviation.