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response, be sure to answer all parts of the question. If the prompt asks you to describe, predict, infer, compare, analyze, list or identity, be sure to do just that. Be sure to put answers to ALL questions in The expectation is that you have one sentence for CLAIM, one or more for EVIDENCE
and one or more for REASONING for a total of 3 or more sentences in your answer.

PROMPT: During the formation of the Grand Canyon, a population of squirrels was
separated. Over time the squirrels, separated by the canyon walls and the Colorado River,
became two unique species. The Albert's squirrel population, which has grey fur was divided
and separated long enough that speciation was able to occur. A new species, Kaibab
squirrel which has black fur and a completely white fluffy tail developed distinct
characteristics to its new environment. Members of these two species have a similar size,
shape and diet but they are no longer in contact with each other and have become so
different that they are now unable to interbreed. Why did one species of squirrel become
two unique species?

Answer 1

Claim: The separation of the squirrels by the Grand Canyon and the Colorado River led to the formation of two unique species of squirrels.

Evidence: The Albert's squirrel population, which initially had grey fur, was divided and separated by the canyon walls and the Colorado River for a significant period of time, allowing for speciation to occur. Similarly, the Kaibab squirrel, which has black fur and a completely white fluffy tail, developed distinct characteristics in response to its new environment.

Reasoning: The separation of these two squirrel populations prevented them from interbreeding and allowed for genetic divergence to occur, leading to the development of distinct characteristics and the formation of two separate species. This demonstrates the important role that geographic isolation can play in the process of speciation.

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