Natural Selection #1

Natural Selection #1

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Biology

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The trees that peppered moths used to live on were once white, but became covered in soot from coal factories. Which moth will be more successful in this environment?

Back

dark moth

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What process is being shown in this image? Options: Variation, Natural Selection, Selective Breeding, Homeostasis

Back

Natural Selection

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The gradual development of a species into a new one which makes it more successful in its pursuit to survive and to reproduce is called...

Back

Evolution

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Read the quote, what did Darwin mean? Options:

Strong organisms can't survive

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He didn't believe in 'survival of the fittest'

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Organisms that have adapted to their environment are the most likely to survive

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Smart organisms are less likely to survive in harsh environments

Back

Organisms that have adapted to their environment are the most likely to survive

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Natural selection is an observable fact?

Back

Media Image

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The name of Darwin's ship ~ hint, it's a breed of dog!

Back

Media Image

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The dark moth came about because...

Back

By chance the dark moth had a modified gene that caused it to be dark colored