Which of these is the best hypothesis about what led to the change seen in the data?
A) Birds with deeper beaks were more likely to survive the drought.
B) Birds with deeper beaks were better able to defend their territories and therefore had more food sources than those with shallower beaks.
C) In conflicts over individual seeds, birds with deeper beaks were better competitors.
D) During the reproductive season, each bird with a deep beak laid more eggs than each bird with a shallower beak.

Question

Which of these is the best hypothesis about what led to the change seen in the data? 
A) Birds with deeper beaks were more likely to survive the drought. 
B) Birds with deeper beaks were better able to defend their territories and therefore had more food sources than those with shallower beaks. 
C) In conflicts over individual seeds, birds with deeper beaks were better competitors. 
D) During the reproductive season, each bird with a deep beak laid more eggs than each bird with a shallower beak.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The data shows an increase in beak depth after a drought, suggesting that birds with deeper beaks were more likely to survive the drought. This hypothesis aligns with natural selection theory, where individuals with advantageous traits are more likely to survive and pass on their genes.

Which of These Is the Best Hypothesis About What Led