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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Introduction to Natural Selection

Question 2 • AFC AP Biology B3

How did different island environments affect Galápagos finch populations over time?

Answer
A
The entire finch species became extinct.
B
The finch species adapted by increasing their height.
C
New species of finch formed with varying beak sizes.
D
Migration patterns changed, affecting finch reproductive rates

Explanation

Different islands offered different foods and habitats, so finches with beaks best suited to local conditions were more likely to survive and reproduce. Over many generations, these differences accumulated and populations developed into distinct finch species with varying beak sizes. The answer is C, new species of finch formed with varying beak sizes.

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