Which of the following statements best describes the difference between geographic isolation and habitat differentiation (isolation)?
A) relative location of two populations as speciation occurs
B) speed (tempo) at which two populations undergo speciation
C) amount of genetic variation that occurs among two gene pools as speciation occurs
D) identity of the kingdom or domain in which these phenomena occur

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Geographic isolation refers to the physical separation of populations by geographical barriers leading to speciation, while habitat differentiation involves populations evolving to exploit different niches within the same area. Thus, the key difference lies in the relative location of the populations as speciation occurs.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Difference Between