Adaptations and Natural Selection

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What do hummingbirds primarily eat based on their beak structure?

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Flower Nectar

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What are physical characteristics that help an organism survive called?

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Adaptations

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What is the process where better adapted organisms survive to pass traits to their offspring?

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Natural Selection

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How does the structure of the apple snail help it survive?

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The apple snail uses this structure to protect itself from predators.

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What is the term for the variety of different species living in a specific area?

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Biodiversity

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What is the difference between natural selection and artificial selection?

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Natural selection occurs naturally, while artificial selection is driven by human choices.

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What is an example of a behavioral adaptation in animals?

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Migration of birds to warmer climates during winter.

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What is camouflage and how does it help animals?

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Camouflage is a physical adaptation that allows animals to blend in with their environment to avoid predators.

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What is the role of mutations in evolution?

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Mutations introduce new traits that can be beneficial for survival and reproduction.

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What is the significance of the Galapagos finches in studying natural selection?

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They demonstrate how different beak shapes evolved based on available food sources.