Question

a beetle population has brown and green beetles. whenever the grass dried up in the area, the green beetles became exposed to predator birds. if the area turns green, the brown beetles will be easily spotted by birds and eaten. based on the data, which two conclusions about the number of green beetles and brown beetles as a result of natural selection are correct? select all correct options during droughts, when grass dries up, the number of green beetles will decrease. during healthy vegetation, the number of green beetles will decrease. during healthy vegetation, the number of brown beetles will decrease. during droughts, when grass dries up, the number of green beetles will increase. during droughts, when grass dries up, the number of brown beetles will decrease.

Explanation:

Natural selection favors traits that increase survival. When grass dries up (drought), green - beetles are exposed and more likely to be eaten, reducing their number. When there is healthy vegetation (green area), brown beetles are more exposed and likely to be eaten, reducing their number.

Answer:

A. During droughts, when grass dries up, the number of green beetles will decrease.
C. During healthy vegetation, the number of brown beetles will decrease.