Natural Selection

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What is another name for natural selection?

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survival of the fittest

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Which organisms are most likely to survive?

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the best adapted

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What is an example of an adaptation?

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A polar bear's thick fur

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What is the significance of the peppered moth example in the study of natural selection?

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It illustrates how environmental changes can lead to changes in species through natural selection.

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What is natural selection?

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The process by which individuals with beneficial traits produce more offspring.

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What is adaptation in the context of natural selection?

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A trait that enhances an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in its environment.

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How does natural selection lead to evolution?

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Natural selection results in the gradual change of species over time as advantageous traits become more common.

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What role does variation play in natural selection?

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Variation among individuals in a population is essential for natural selection to occur.

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What is the difference between natural selection and artificial selection?

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Natural selection occurs through environmental pressures, while artificial selection is driven by human choices.

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Can natural selection occur without environmental change?

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Yes, natural selection can occur as a result of competition among individuals within a stable environment.