Natural Selection Check-In

Natural Selection Check-In

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Science

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Natural Selection?

Back

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

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Founder Effect?

Back

The Founder Effect occurs when a small group of individuals becomes isolated from a larger population, leading to reduced genetic diversity.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Bottleneck Effect?

Back

The Bottleneck Effect is a sharp reduction in the size of a population due to environmental events or human activities, resulting in a loss of genetic diversity.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why are different shaped beaks advantageous for birds?

Back

Different shaped beaks allow birds to access various types of food available in their environment.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an adaptation?

Back

An adaptation is a characteristic that enhances an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in its environment.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do predators influence natural selection?

Back

Predators can influence natural selection by preying on individuals that are less fit, allowing those with advantageous traits to survive and reproduce.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is camouflage?

Back

Camouflage is a survival adaptation that allows an organism to blend in with its environment to avoid detection by predators.

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