Question

in a group of arctic foxes, some have white fur in winter, while others keep brown fur all year. during a snowy winter, scientists collected this information:

• total number of foxes: 100

• foxes with white fur: 70

• foxes with brown fur: 30

• survival rate for white - furred foxes: 90% (63 foxes survived)

• survival rate for brown - furred foxes: 40% (12 foxes survived)

which statement best explains why white fur helps some foxes survive and have babies in this environment?

○ fur color does not make a big difference in survival during snowy winters.

○ foxes with white fur have the same chances of survival as foxes with brown fur.

○ white - furred foxes are more likely to survive and reproduce in snowy winters.

○ brown - furred foxes are more likely to survive and reproduce in snowy winters.

Explanation:

The survival rate of white - furred foxes is 90% (63 out of 70) while that of brown - furred foxes is 40% (12 out of 30) in a snowy winter. This shows that white - furred foxes blend better with the snowy environment, giving them a survival advantage.

Answer:

White - furred foxes are more likely to survive and reproduce in snowy winters.