Natural Selection

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What are the differences among a species, like different bird beaks, called?

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Variations.

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What are differences in traits called?

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Genetic variations.

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What can adaptations be?

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Camouflage, ability to survive cold weather, hunting skills, all of the above.

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What is the process where better adapted organisms survive to pass traits along to offspring?

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Natural Selection.

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Do organisms 'decide' to evolve and change?

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No, they change because of natural selection.

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What is natural selection?

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The process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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What is an example of a trait that can vary within a species?

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Beak size in birds.

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What is the role of genetic variations in natural selection?

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Genetic variations provide the diversity that allows natural selection to occur.

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What is an adaptation?

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A characteristic that improves an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in its environment.

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Can adaptations be behavioral?

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Yes, adaptations can include behaviors, such as migration or hibernation.