Will give brainliest! use this graph : which statement is a reasonable explanation for the difference in the appearances of the two oldfield mouse populations? a) the dark coats of beach mice were more common because the coat color is a dominant trait. b) beach mice with light coats remained in underground burrows. c) the dark coats of beach mice became lighter with sun exposure. d) beach mice with dark coats were more easily spotted by predators.

The answer is D. The dark mice could not camouflage on the white beach sand hence were more conspicuous. Therefore, the Predators were able to easily spot them and prey on them. Therefore, the phenotype of dark mice reduced in the population since most mice were not able to reach maturity and pass down their traits. The allele for white fur, therefore, increased in the population. This is the process of natural selection at work.

the correct answer is c   with the systems

c. earths continental crust is thicker than its lithosphere.

because, the lithosphere is the outermost layer of the earth/ 100 km thick and is defined by its machanical properties.the lithosphere contains oceanic and continental crust that varies in age and thickness across locations and geologic time. the lithosphere is the coolest layer of the earth in terms of temperature. the term lithosphere should not be confused with the use of "geosphere" which is used to indicate all of earth systems, including the atmosphere, hydrosphere   and biosphere. the surface of the earth can be divided into the continental crust and the oceanic crust.   the continental crust is made mostly of granite while the oceanic crust is made of basalt. the average thickness of the continental crust is 25 miles and the average thickness of the oceanic crust is 5 miles.   three types of rock, igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic, make up the surface of the earth. that's why 3 option is preferable.