In the African savanna, more wildebeests are born than the environment can support. Which is most likely to happen over a period of years as a result? A.The chances for survival of the population are reduced.
B.New food sources are discovered and become the regular diet.
C.Individuals that are well suited to the environment reproduce, and those that have lesser adaptations die before they reproduce.
D.The environment adapts by providing more resources to the growing population, increasing the chances of survival for individuals within the habitat.

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option C. Over a period of years, most likely, individuals that are well suited to the environment reproduce, and those that have lesser adaptations die before they reproduce. Hope this answers the question.

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Surnia Surnia · Answer 2 · 2019-07-16T05:54:45+02:00

Answer: C.Individuals that are well suited to the environment reproduce, and those that have lesser adaptations die before they reproduce.

Explanation:

The theory of natural selection suggests that the organisms, that are better fit for the survival must exhibit beneficial traits over the others. This supports their survival and reproduction. These traits facilitates the survival of the organism in adverse conditions.

As it is mentioned that more wildbeests are born than the environment can actually support. To survive in the environment where their exists resource scarcity the organisms that adapt according to the condition will survive and reproduce and the less adapted and inferior organisms will not survive even during their pre-natal development.