Evolution and natural selection
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Biology, Science
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9th Grade
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Hard
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What is variation in the context of evolution?
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Variation refers to the slight differences in inherited traits among individual members of the same species.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are adaptations?
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Adaptations are traits that enhance an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in its environment. Examples include camouflage, ability to survive cold weather, and hunting skills.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does it mean when a species is described as extinct?
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A species is considered extinct when there are no known living individuals left.
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What is natural selection?
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Natural selection is the process by which organisms with favorable adaptations are more likely to survive, reproduce, and pass those adaptations to their offspring.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between homologous and analogous structures?
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Homologous structures are similar due to shared ancestry, while analogous structures are similar due to convergent evolution, not shared ancestry.
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What is the fossil record?
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The fossil record is the collection of all known fossils and their placement in the earth's rock layers, providing evidence of past life and evolution.
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What is speciation?
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Speciation is the evolutionary process by which populations evolve to become distinct species.
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