Evolution & Natural Selection Flashcard

Evolution & Natural Selection Flashcard

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Biology

8th Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What allows adapted organisms to survive and pass traits along to offspring?

Back

Natural Selection

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What do we call the differences among individual members of the same species?

Back

Variation

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are mutations a change in?

Back

DNA

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is NOT part of Darwin's theory of natural selection? Individuals with variations suitable to their environment have shorter lifespans and produce fewer offspring.

Back

Correct, this statement is NOT part of Darwin's theory.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of selective breeding?

Back

To create animals with desirable traits.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is evolution?

Back

The process by which different kinds of living organisms develop and diversify from earlier forms during the history of the earth.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is natural selection?

Back

The process where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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