There are two varieties in a population of squirrels: short tails and long tails. Long-tailed
squirrels are better at jumping and balancing in trees. Scientists observe that over the span of
100 years, the proportion of the population with long tails increases from 10% to 60%. Which
statement is most likely? (1 point)
The proportion of short-tailed squirrels may have decreased due to an
increase in trees.
The proportion of short-tailed squirrels may have decreased due to decreased
O
food availability
◦ The proportion of long-tailed squirrels may have increased due to a decrease
in trees.
The proportion of long-tailed squirrels may have increased due to increased
O
food availability.