A seismic event occurs,splitting a population of wolves in two.One half of the population is now exposed to a very mountainous and rocky habitat with much snow,while the other half of the population is left to live in a wooded forest habitat.After thousands of generations,another seismic event occurs and the population of wolves is now able to be one again.However,they will no longer mate with one another.This is an example of:
A) Allopatric speciation
B) Sympatric speciation
C) Hybridization
D) None of the above.

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This scenario involves a physical barrier (the seismic event) that separates the population of wolves into two groups with different habitats. Over time, natural selection and genetic drift in each group may lead to differences in their genetic makeup and physical characteristics, which can make them reproductively isolated when they come back together. This process is known as allopatric speciation.

A Seismic Event Occurs,splitting a Population of Wolves in Two