Which of the following situations describes a scenario in which allopatric speciation might occur?

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Allopatric speciation occurs when a physical barrier separates a population, preventing gene flow between the groups. In this scenario, an earthquake has physically separated the lizard population into two groups, potentially leading to allopatric speciation. The other options do not involve physical barriers separating populations, and therefore are less likely to result in allopatric speciation.

Which of the Following Situations Describes a Scenario in Which