Mastery Check - Natural vs. Artificial Selection

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What determines which traits will be passed to the next generation in natural selection?

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The environment.

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What is the goal of artificial selection/selective breeding?

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To increase the value of species to humans, produce species that resist disease, and produce species with specific traits.

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What process is involved when a farmer breeds only his or her best livestock?

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Artificial selection.

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What is the process where organisms with favorable traits are more likely to reproduce?

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Natural selection.

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What is an adaptation?

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A trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.

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What is the difference between natural selection and artificial selection?

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Natural selection is driven by environmental factors, while artificial selection is driven by human choices.

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What is an example of natural selection?

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The survival of peppered moths during the Industrial Revolution.

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What is selective breeding?

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The process of breeding plants and animals for specific traits.

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How does artificial selection impact biodiversity?

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It can reduce biodiversity by favoring certain traits over others.

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What is the term for the survival and reproduction of the fittest individuals?

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Survival of the fittest.