Charles Darwin and Natural Selection

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Who proposed the theory of natural selection alongside Charles Darwin?

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Alfred Russel Wallace

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What term describes the ability of an organism to survive and reproduce in its environment?

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Fitness

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What was the title of Charles Darwin's groundbreaking book on evolution?

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On the Origin of Species

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What concept explains how organisms with favorable traits are more likely to survive and reproduce?

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Natural Selection

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Who influenced Darwin's thinking about the age of the Earth and evolution?

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Charles Lyell

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What is the process by which species change over time called?

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Evolution

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What did Darwin mean by 'survival of the fittest'?

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It refers to the idea that individuals with advantageous traits are more likely to survive and reproduce.

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What role did Thomas Malthus play in Darwin's theory?

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His ideas on population growth influenced Darwin's thoughts on competition and survival.

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What is adaptation in the context of evolution?

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It is the process by which a species becomes better suited to its environment.

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What is the significance of variation in a population?

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Variation provides the raw material for natural selection to act upon.