NATURAL SELECTION

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What is Natural Selection?

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

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What are the Galapagos Finches known for?

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The Galapagos Finches are known for their diverse beak shapes and sizes, which evolved to adapt to different food sources.

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What is an Adaptation?

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

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Who proposed the theory of Natural Selection?

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Charles Darwin proposed the theory of Natural Selection.

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What is the HMS Beagle?

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The HMS Beagle is the ship that Charles Darwin traveled on during his voyage to study natural history.

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What does 'Survival of the Fittest' mean?

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'Survival of the Fittest' refers to the idea that individuals with advantageous traits are more likely to survive and reproduce.

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What is Variation in a species?

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Variation refers to the differences in traits among individuals of the same species.

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What is the role of the environment in Natural Selection?

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The environment influences which traits are advantageous, affecting which individuals survive and reproduce.

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What is a common example of an adaptation in animals?

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A common example of an adaptation is the camouflage of a chameleon, which helps it avoid predators.

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What is the difference between inherited traits and acquired traits?

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Inherited traits are passed down from parents to offspring, while acquired traits are developed during an individual's life.