Question

question 11
you are an ecologist researching divergent evolution on the galapagos islands. which of the following might you be studying?
the geological processes by which the islands were formed millions of years ago
the introduction and spread of an invasive bird species that has been introduced onto some of the islands
the processes by which several unrelated species of birds developed flightlessness as a result of the islands lacking natural predators
the processes by which the various species of finches on the islands diverged from a common ancestor
the similarities that have arisen between two completely unrelated species of birds that are competing for the same resources

Explanation:

Divergent evolution is when related species evolve different traits from a common ancestor. The finches on the Galapagos Islands diverging from a common ancestor is an example of this. The first option is about geological processes, the second is about invasive species, the third is about adaptation to lack of predators, and the fifth is about convergent evolution (similarities in unrelated species).

Answer:

the processes by which the various species of finches on the islands diverged from a common ancestor