Red-feathered and blue-feathered birds occupy the same environment. The birds with the red feathers are better able to survive and avoid predators. This means that the population of red-feathered birds will increase in future generations. This illustrates the process of
A) genetic selection.
B) natural adaptation.
C) natural selection.
D) genetic survival.

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This scenario describes the process of natural selection, where certain traits (in this case, red feathers) provide an advantage in survival and reproduction, leading to an increase in the frequency of that trait in future generations. Genetic selection, genetic survival, and natural adaptation are not commonly used scientific terms to describe this process.

Red-Feathered and Blue-Feathered Birds Occupy the Same Environment