Natural Selection & Artificial Selection

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What is Natural Selection?

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Natural selection is the process by which organisms that are better adapted to their environment tend to survive and reproduce more than those that are less adapted.

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What is Artificial Selection?

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Artificial selection is the process by which humans breed plants and animals for specific traits.

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What are environmental pressures in natural selection?

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Environmental pressures are factors in the environment that influence which individuals survive and reproduce, such as climate, food availability, and predators.

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Why are advantageous traits more likely to be passed on?

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Advantageous traits are more likely to be passed on because individuals with these traits are more likely to survive and reproduce.

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What is the role of predators in natural selection?

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Predators can create environmental pressures that lead to natural selection by preying on weaker or less adapted individuals.

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How does climate affect natural selection?

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Climate can affect natural selection by determining which traits are advantageous for survival in a given environment.

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What is an example of natural selection?

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An example of natural selection is the way peppered moths changed color during the Industrial Revolution to better blend in with their environment.

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What is the difference between natural selection and artificial selection?

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Natural selection occurs without human intervention, while artificial selection is driven by human choices.

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What does 'survival of the fittest' mean?

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'Survival of the fittest' refers to the idea that the individuals best suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.

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What is adaptation?

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Adaptation is a trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.