Natural Selection and Evolution

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The gradual change in species over time is...

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Evolution

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To adjust to a changing environment

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Adapt

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Adapt

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change

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Term for the process by which individuals better suited to the environment survive and reproduce, passing down their genes.

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Natural Selection

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When an organism completely dies out, it is called...

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Extinction

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The white feathers of a snowy owl allow it to blend in with its environment during the winter months (snow). This is an example of ________________

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Adaptation

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Genetic differences between organisms of the same species

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Variation

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Remains of ancient organisms are called

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Fossils

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fossil record

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remains of dead organisms

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The Theory of Evolution was proposed by what scientist?

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Charles Darwin