Evolution and natural selection

Evolution and natural selection

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Flashcard

Biology, Science

9th Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is natural selection?

Back

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

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you 'win' at natural selection?

Back

Survive and reproduce.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What determines biological fitness?

Back

Biological fitness is determined by how many offspring an organism leaves behind.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to organisms with helpful variations?

Back

They tend to live longer and reproduce more.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What did Darwin say about variation within a species?

Back

Darwin stated that there will be variation or differences within a species.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of competition in natural selection?

Back

Competition for resources leads to survival of the fittest, where only the best-adapted individuals survive.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is adaptation?

Back

Adaptation is a trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.

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