Sibley Natural/Artificial Selection Review

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In Biology, what is evolution?

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This is the gradual change of heritable traits of living things over time.

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Options: A, B, C, D

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C

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While on the Galapagos islands, Darwin observed variety in one type of animal that was later used to help him form his theory of natural selection. Which type of animal was this?

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Finches

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What is the correct answer to the question: 5? Options: F, G, H, J

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H

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Which type of phenotypic variation can be seen in the beetle population? Options: Size, Coloration, Number of legs, Antenna length

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Coloration

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Over time, natural selection causes the beetle population to evolve. If the environment in which they are living is stable (i.e. the leaves stay the same), which variety of beetle would you expect to become more common in the population?

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Variety B

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Options: A, B, C, D

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B

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9
Options: A, B, C, D

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B

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Options: f, g, h, j

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f

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Which of these best describes selective breeding? Options: The process of selecting which species of animal to breed, The process of selecting breeding pairs based on genetic characteristics, The process of selecting the right time for animals to mate, when they are in heat, The process of selecting breeding pairs only when they are sexually mature

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The process of selecting breeding pairs based on genetic characteristics