Genetic Variation & Adaptations

Genetic Variation & Adaptations

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-LS4-4, MS-LS4-2, MS-LS3-2

+3

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is mimicry?

Back

Mimicry is when one animal looks like another animal, often to gain some advantage such as protection from predators.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes genetic variation in finches on the Galapagos Islands?

Back

Genetic variation in finches is caused by adaptations to the food sources available in their environment.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are inherited traits?

Back

Inherited traits are characteristics that are passed from parent to child, which can help an organism survive in its environment.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are behavioral adaptations?

Back

Behavioral adaptations are actions that animals take to survive, such as hibernating or migrating.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-4

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is camouflage?

Back

Camouflage is an animal's color or pattern that helps it blend into its surroundings to avoid detection by predators.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is genetic variation?

Back

Genetic variation refers to the differences in DNA among individuals within a species, which can lead to different traits.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an adaptation?

Back

An adaptation is a characteristic that has evolved over time to help an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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