Question

Which environmental factor would likely lead to an increase in genetic variation in a population of squirrels? an increase in predators an increase in available food an increase in forest fires an increase in pollution

Answer 1

The environmental factor would likely lead to an increase in genetic variation in a population of squirrels is following - an increase in pollution.

Pollution can be defined as introduction of various contaminants into a natural environment which can cause various adverse changes.

Pollution takes a form of the energy or chemical substances i.e. noise, light or heat.

The components of pollution are known as pollutants.

Answer 2

Answer:

B. an increase in available food.

Explanation:

When more food is available, less chipmunks die, When less chipmunks die, then the have to opportunity to mate and produce offspring. Over time, the population become more diverse.

D. an increase in pollution definitely isn't right.  I just took the Edge quiz.