Darwin/Natural Selection

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When did Charles Darwin live?

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1800s

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What is the significance of the finches of the Galapagos Islands in relation to natural selection?

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They differ in beak shape and type of food available.

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What best illustrates the concept of natural selection?

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An organism with favorable genetic variations will tend to survive and breed successfully.

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What is an example of evolutionary change that is NOT due to natural selection?

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A volcano erupts and kills many individuals in a population.

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Which statement is NOT part of the mechanisms of natural selection?

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Disease and natural disaster will limit population growth.

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Define natural selection.

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

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What is adaptation in the context of evolution?

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

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What role do mutations play in evolution?

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Mutations introduce genetic variation, which can lead to new traits that may be advantageous.

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Explain the concept of 'survival of the fittest.'

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

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What is the difference between artificial selection and natural selection?

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Artificial selection is human-directed breeding for desired traits, while natural selection is the process by which traits become more or less common due to natural pressures.

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