Evolution and Natural Selection
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Biology
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9th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is evolution?
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Evolution is the process through which species change over time through variations and natural selection.
2.
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Who proposed the theory of natural selection?
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Charles Darwin proposed the theory of natural selection.
3.
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What is natural selection?
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Natural selection is the process where organisms with favorable traits are more likely to survive and reproduce.
4.
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What is an adaptation?
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An adaptation is a trait that increases an organism's chance of survival in its environment.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between Darwin and Lamarck's views on evolution?
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Darwin believed in natural selection, while Lamarck believed in the inheritance of acquired characteristics.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a vestigial structure?
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A vestigial structure is a body part that has lost its original function through evolution.
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What is fitness in the context of evolution?
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Fitness refers to an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in its environment.
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