Natural Selection Review

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Who was the first person to describe natural selection as 'survival of the fittest'?

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Charles Darwin

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What are layers of rock that are deposited over time called?

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Strata

Front

What is not considered an adaptation?

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Rabbits that are born with white fur in an evergreen forest.

Front

Different beaks in birds are primarily due to what factor?

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Food sources.

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What is the title of Darwin's book on natural selection?

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On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection.

Front

Define natural selection.

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Natural selection is the process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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What is an adaptation?

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An adaptation is a characteristic that enhances an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in its environment.

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Give an example of a physical adaptation.

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The thick fur of polar bears helps them survive in cold climates.

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What is the significance of fossils in understanding evolution?

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Fossils provide evidence of past life forms and show how species have changed over time.

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What does the term 'survival of the fittest' mean?

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It refers to the idea that individuals best suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.