Natural Selection and Darwin's observations

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Another word for adapt is ____________.

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change

Front

Where are the Galápagos Islands?

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South America

Front

Inherited trait that helps an organism survive is a(n) __________.

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Adaptation

Front

A well-tested concept that explains a wide range of observations is called a(an):

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scientific theory

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To adjust to a changing environment

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Adapt

Front

The process by which organisms better suited to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring is called __________.

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Natural Selection

Front

The study of how organisms change over time is known as __________.

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Evolution

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A change in a DNA sequence that can lead to new traits is called a __________.

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Mutation

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The idea that all species are related and have descended from a common ancestor is known as __________.

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Common Descent

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The mechanism by which natural selection occurs is based on __________, __________, and __________.

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variation, competition, and survival of the fittest