There are two varieties in a 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 with long tails increases from 10% to 60%Which statement is most likely? (1 point)

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There are two varieties in a 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 with long tails increases from 10% to 60%Which statement is most likely? (1 point)

The proportion of long-tailed squirrels may have increased due to a decrease in trees.

The proportion of short-tailed squirrels may have decreased due to decreased food availability.

The proportion of long-tailed squirrels may have increased due to increased food availability.

The proportion of short-tailed squirrels may have decreased due to an increase in trees.

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There are two varieties in a 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 with long tails increases from 10% to 60%Which statement is most likely? (1 point)

The most likely statement is: The proportion of long-tailed squirrels may have increased due to increased food availability.