Question

Rock pocket mice with different color variations are observed in the desert regions of Arizona. There are black basaltic rocks in the southwest regions of the desert. Which two statements are true about the population of mice in both regions? Black mice will be better adapted in the rock regions. Light brown mice will be better adapted in the rock regions. Black mice will be better adapted in the desert regions. Light brown mice will be better adapted in the desert regions.

Answer 1

As rock pocket mice are with different color variations are available in the desert regions of Arizona having black basaltic rocks in the southwest regions of the desert; therefore black mice will be better adapted there as they can stay more camouflaged.

Light brown mice will be better adapted in the desert region as they will mix well with the desert color.