Natural Selection

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Who proposed the concepts of Survival of the Fittest and Evolution?

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Charles Darwin

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What term describes a trait that helps an organism survive in its environment?

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Adaptation

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Which organisms are most likely to survive according to natural selection?

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The best adapted

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What does 'fitness' mean in the context of natural selection?

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How well adapted the animal is to their environment

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Bird's beaks evolve mainly due to the type of __________ available.

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Food

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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 adaptation in animals?

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The thick fur of polar bears helps them survive in cold climates.

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What role does mutation play in evolution?

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Mutations can introduce new traits that may be beneficial for survival.

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How does competition influence natural selection?

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Organisms compete for limited resources, leading to the survival of those best suited to their environment.

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What is the significance of genetic variation in a population?

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Genetic variation increases the chances that some individuals will survive environmental changes.