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Several kinds of bears are found on Earth. Most bears are brown or black, but one type of bear, the polar bear, is white. What process led to this difference in fur color?

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The process that led to this difference in fur color is natural selection. - In an arctic environment, white bears blend in well with their surroundings, while brown and black bears stand out. - Brown and black bears would be easier to spot as prey, and would not survive in an arctic environment.

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the polar bear had to adapt to the new environment
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