PLZ HELP 13+points
A population of lizards lived in an ecosystem that was prone to flooding. After many generations, most of the lizards in the population had longer legs than their ancestors, which helped them flee from floods. Which statement best explains this change? *

A)The lizard genes spontaneously mutated to address the flooding threat.
B)Genetic variation among lizard limbs allowed for natural selection to occur.
C)The limbs were artificially selected because humans probably caused the flooding.

B)Genetic variation among lizard limbs allowed for natural selection to occur.

Explanation:

Natural selection is the phenomenon in which creatures evolve as time goes on. This evolution occurs when the species experiences a certain natural challenge that it can adapt to. Lizards that had short legs died in the floods while the lucky longer legged lizards were able to pass on their genes to the next generation. This is Natural Selection in action.

increase soil erosion                                             reduce soil erosion

cattle grazing                                                         hydroseeding

deforestation                                                         contour plowing

                                                                                planting vegetation

plant roots basically hold the top soil

together and stop soil erosion because

in such situation top soil is not removed

during flood but cattle grazing causes

soil erosion because cattle consume the

grasses and herbs and top soil is exposed.

same situation occurs because of

deforestation, the trees and plants are cut

down to expose top soil which causes soil

erosion

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