Question

In this lab, the three flocks of birds changed in numbers between generation 1 and generation 3. Why? Check all reasons. The amount of food available increased and decreased. If a flock’s beak type made it easier to pick up the available food, the flock grew. If a flock’s beak type made it harder to pick up the available food, the flock shrunk.

Answer 1

Working in a lab means working under controlled environment. If in the generation 1 and generation 3, the number of bird’s increases or decreases in number, the possible conditions for this would

- The amount of food increased or decreased

- If a flock’s beak type made it easier to pick up the available food, the flock grows and vice versa

Justification: if the beak type for generation 1 makes the food intake easier, it will grow which ultimately decreases the food for the generation 3 which has un-supportive beak type.

Answer 2

If a flock's beak type made it harder to pick up the available food and If a flock's beak type made it easier to pick up the available food