Please answer the question and explain your answer. Please explain your answer thank you PintaPinta IslandIsabelaHood IslandHoodIsabela Island1. Vegetation (plants) on Hood Island is sparse and sometimes hard to reach. How MIGHTthe vegetation have affected the evolution of the Hood Island tortoise shown in thediagram?Ancestors of the Hood Island tortoises had long necks and shells that allowed for greaterneck movement. They were not able to get enough food to reproduce. As a result, theystayed the same for millions of years.A.B. Ancestors of the Hood Island tortoises had short necks and shells that restricted neckmovement. They were able to get food more easily, survived longer, and produced moreoffspring than other tortoises.C. Ancestors of the Hood Island tortoises had long necks and shells that allowed for greaterneck movement. They were able to get food more easily, survived longer, and producedmore offspring than other tortoises.D. Both Options A and C are correct.

Evolution is the collection of changes over time that happens in a population over a long period. Evolution occurs over many generations. Natural selection is a mechanism of evolution. It ensures the survival of the fittest. Only the organisms more suitable for the surrounding environment would survive and reproduceCorrect Option - C.Ancestors of hood island tortoises had long necks and shells that allowed for greater neck movement. They were able to get food more easily, survived longer, and produced more offspring than other tortoises. As the vegetation is sparse and difficult to reach on Hood island, the tortoises there developed longer necks to reach out and grab food. This allowed them a better chance of survival than those with shorter or less flexible heads. A better chance of survival also improved the chances of reproduction. Hence, the tortoises of Hood island developed longer necks. Incorrect Options:- If tortoises did not get enough food, their chances of survival and reproduction reduce, and hence they have to evolve or perish.- If tortoises had a short neck, they will not survive as vegetation is sparse and difficult to reach. These tortoises will also perish as it will be difficult for them to survive and reproduce.