Which of the Following Examples of an Ecological Effect Leading

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples of an ecological effect leading to an evolutionary effect is most correct?

• A) When seeds are not plentiful, trees produce more seeds.
• B) A few organisms of a larger population survive a drought, and then these survivors emigrate to less arid environments.
• C) A few individuals with denser fur survive the coldest days of an ice age, and the reproducing survivors of the ice age all have dense fur.
• D) Fish that swim the fastest in running water catch the most prey and more easily escape predation.
• E) The insects that spend the most time exposed to sunlight have the most mutations.

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Definitions:

Carriers

Companies that provide transportation services for goods, including freight companies, airlines, and shipping lines.

Customers

Individuals or entities that purchase goods or services from a company.

Direct Shipping Network

A direct shipping network is a distribution model that ships products directly from suppliers to consumers, eliminating intermediaries.

Intermediate Warehouses

Facilities used to store goods temporarily during the middle stages of the supply chain, typically between the manufacturer and the final distribution centers.