©McGraw-Hill EducationWhich statement best describes the correlation between beak depths and the dryness of the environment?

A. Birds with large beaks are favored during dry years.
B. Birds with either size beak (large or small) are favored equally.
C. Birds with small beaks are favored in dry years.
D. Birds with large beaks are favored during wet years.


Answer: A

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