A scientist is analyzing one bird population. There is a large amount of variation in size in the population. There are also predators that eat these birds. After collecting evidence on three types of birds (small, medium, and large), the scientist discovers that the large birds are less likely to be killed. The only major genetic difference is the size of the birds. The colors and behaviors of the large birds are the same as those of the small and medium birds.
Using reasoning skills, which is the most credible explanation for what is contributing to this higher rate of survival?
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Responses
The large birds may be the largest group in the population.
The large birds may be the hardest for predators to see.
The large birds may be the hardest for predators to attack.
The large birds may be the smallest group in the population.
1) C reasoning is used to connect the evidence and explanation
2) D most likely that some of the members will have traits that let them survive and reproduce
3) D are more likely to survive and reproduce
4) A the large birds may be the hardest for predators to attack
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The most credible explanation is that the large birds may be the hardest for predators to attack. This is because the evidence collected indicates that the large birds are less likely to be killed, and the only major genetic difference among the birds is their size. If predators have a harder time attacking and capturing larger birds, this would explain their higher rate of survival.
The most credible explanation for the higher rate of survival in the large bird population is that the large birds may be the hardest for predators to attack.
To determine the most credible explanation for why the large birds are less likely to be killed by predators, we need to analyze the information provided.
Firstly, we know that there is a large amount of variation in size within the bird population, with small, medium, and large birds being present. We also know that the only major genetic difference among these birds is their size, with their colors and behaviors being the same.
The given options suggest four possible explanations: the large birds may be the largest group in the population, they may be the hardest for predators to see, they may be the hardest for predators to attack, or they may be the smallest group in the population.
The most credible explanation can be determined through logical reasoning. We can eliminate the options of the large birds being the largest or smallest group in the population, as the question does not provide any information or evidence to support these claims.
Therefore, the remaining options are that the large birds may be the hardest for predators to see or the hardest for predators to attack. Since the colors and behaviors of the large birds are the same as those of the small and medium birds, it is less likely that their visibility alone would be a significant factor in their higher rate of survival.
Considering this, the most credible explanation is that the large birds may be the hardest for predators to attack. This aligns with the fact that the only major genetic difference among the birds is their size. The larger size of the birds may make them more difficult for predators to capture or handle, providing them with a survival advantage over smaller birds.
In conclusion, the most credible explanation for the higher rate of survival among the large birds is that they may be the hardest for predators to attack.