Question

1. what do you notice about the population of white and brown arctic foxes over time? a.
2. what color variation of foxes has the advantage? use evidence from the data to support your claim. a.

Explanation:

1. Without the actual data on population over time, a general answer could be that population changes might be due to factors like seasonal camouflage needs (white for winter, brown for summer - if populations vary seasonally), predation, or food availability.
2. The color - variation that matches the environment better at different times of the year is likely to have an advantage. For example, in winter, white - colored foxes may be better camouflaged against snow, reducing predation risk and increasing survival rates. If data shows higher survival or reproduction rates for white foxes in winter months, it supports the claim that white color has an advantage then.

Answer:

1. Answers may vary depending on data. Possible: Populations may change seasonally due to camouflage needs.
2. In winter, white foxes likely have an advantage if data shows higher survival or reproduction rates then due to better camouflage.