Amplify Chapter 1 Natural Selection

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What is an adaptive trait?

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A trait that helps an organism survive in its environment.

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True or False: The traits that exist in a population determine which traits can become more common over many generations.

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True

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What does an adaptive trait depend on?

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The environment.

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What can you infer from a histogram showing low variation in a population?

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The population has low variation.

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What does the term 'distribution' refer to in a population?

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How many individuals in a generation have each trait.

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Define natural selection.

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The process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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What is variation in a population?

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Differences in traits among individuals in a population.

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How does the environment influence adaptive traits?

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Adaptive traits are beneficial in specific environments, affecting survival and reproduction.

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What is the significance of traits in evolution?

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Traits that enhance survival and reproduction can become more common in future generations.

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What is the role of predation in natural selection?

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Predation can influence which traits are advantageous for survival.