It's very likely that the catcus with short spines will die out faster than the cactus with long spines.
Answer: C. scorpions have changed as a result of natural selection
Explanation:
The text tells us that scorpions today are now smaller than they were in the past. This means that the scorpions have changed since then i.e. they have evolved.
The primary reason for evolution is natural selection which refers to a situation whereby only the organisms that are better adapted in their species survive.
The conclusion that can be drawn from this research therefore is that we have smaller scorpions today because they stood a better chance of survival than the larger ones and so survived whilst the larger ones died out.
I believe another term for Natural Selection, based off of the answers provided, I would say C, Survival of the Fittest.
Answer: Summer
Explanation: because Texas is in the northern hemisphere therefore the sun is directly on it