What happens when two populations become geographically separated from each other and then genetic divergence occurs?
A) Sympatric speciation
B) The founder effect
C) Allopatric speciation
D) Temporal isolation
E) Continental drift

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When two populations become geographically separated, and genetic divergence occurs, it leads to allopatric speciation. This is a process where a new species evolves in geographic isolation from its ancestor.

What Happens When Two Populations Become Geographically Separated from Each