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Two populations that are separated by a mountain range can no longer interbreed to produce fertile offspring. This is an example of _____.

a) allopatric speciation
b) niche speciation
c sympatric speciation
d subspecies speciation

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a) allopatric speciation

Step-by-step explanation:

Allopatric speciation occurs when two populations of a species are separated by a geographical barrier. This geographical barrier, which can be a mountain, desert or forest, for example, causes a spatial separation (allopatry). In this case, we say that a geographic isolation occurred.

When these populations separate, they may undergo different pressures as they are in different areas. These pressures, over time, cause a genetic divergence and, consequently, a possible reproductive isolation. Many consider this type of speciation as the main model of speciation.

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