Selective Breeding and Natural Selection

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What are variations in a species?

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Variations are the differences among individuals of a species, such as different bird beaks.

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Which animals did Charles Darwin study at the Galapagos Islands?

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Charles Darwin studied finches at the Galapagos Islands.

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What is Natural Selection?

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Natural Selection is the process where organisms with advantageous traits survive and reproduce more successfully.

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What does 'Survival of the Fittest' mean?

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'Survival of the Fittest' describes the theory of natural selection, where the best-adapted organisms survive.

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Where did Charles Darwin travel to for his studies?

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Charles Darwin traveled to the Galapagos Islands.

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What is Selective Breeding?

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Selective Breeding is the process of breeding plants or animals for specific traits.

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How does Natural Selection differ from Selective Breeding?

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Natural Selection occurs naturally, while Selective Breeding is a human-directed process.

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What role do genes play in variations?

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Genes are the units of heredity that contribute to variations among individuals.

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Can you give an example of a trait?

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An example of a trait is the color of a bird's feathers.

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What is the significance of the Galapagos Islands in evolutionary studies?

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The Galapagos Islands are significant because they were studied by Darwin, leading to insights on evolution and natural selection.