Evolution & Genetics

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which statement supports the theory of natural selection? Options: All organisms produce more offspring than can survive., Organisms live in harmony with one another despite limited resources., Organisms with favorable traits are more likely to die., Over time advantageous traits will be found in more of the population.
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Over time advantageous traits will be found in more of the population.
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NGSS.MS-LS4-4
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What evidence supports the theory that continents were once a large landmass?
Back
Similar fossils have been found on different continents.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
NGSS.MS-LS4-1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What will most likely happen if a species can no longer produce offspring?
Back
It will become extinct.
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NGSS.HS-LS4-2
NGSS.HS-LS4-5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
A student made a table showing different types of finches and their food sources. What can be inferred from this information?
Back
Organisms evolve based on their feeding habits.
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NGSS.MS-LS2-1
NGSS.MS-LS4-2
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Dark moths began to outnumber white moths in cities after the Industrial Revolution. What is the most likely reason for this change?
Back
Light-colored moths were less favored for survival in the new environment.
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NGSS.MS-LS2-4
NGSS.MS-LS4-4
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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The process by which different kinds of living organisms are thought to have developed and diversified from earlier forms during the history of the earth.
Back
evolution
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NGSS.MS-LS4-1
NGSS.MS-LS4-2
NGSS.MS-LS4-4
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The branch of science concerned with classification, especially of organisms
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taxonomy
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NGSS.MS-LS4-2
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