natural selection review

natural selection review

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Biology

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What are adaptations?

Back

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.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do organisms 'win' at natural selection?

Back

Organisms 'win' at natural selection by surviving and reproducing, passing on their advantageous traits to the next generation.

3.

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Front

What is genetic drift?

Back

Genetic drift is a mechanism of evolution that refers to random changes in the frequency of alleles in a population, often having a more significant effect in small populations.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is natural selection?

Back

Natural selection is the process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an adaptation?

Back

An adaptation is a trait that helps an organism survive in its environment, such as camouflage or specialized feeding habits.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role does variation play in natural selection?

Back

Variation provides the raw material for natural selection; individuals with beneficial variations are more likely to survive and reproduce.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between natural selection and artificial selection?

Back

Natural selection occurs naturally based on environmental pressures, while artificial selection is the process by which humans breed organisms for specific traits.

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