An earthquake creates a chasm that separates a population of squirrels. The two populations of squirrels evolve into two separate species. What is the name of the process by which isolated populations of the same species become new species? A. speciat

The correct answer is A. **speciation**. Speciation is the evolutionary process by which populations evolve to become distinct species, often occurring when populations are isolated from one another, leading to divergence in traits and genetic differences.