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A population of deer is separated by an emerging volcano. The two populations come back into contact 200 years later, but are incapable of breeding. Which of the following best describes the process that occurred?

adaptation

speciation

convergent selection

stabilizing selection

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Answer:B

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Answer:
B. speciation

Step-by-Step-Explanation:
Speciation is a term used when the formation of new and distinct species in the course of evolution.
Speciation involves the splitting of a singular evolutionary lineage into two or more genetically independent lineages.
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