Quarter 4 Evolution Practice

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What is artificial selection?

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Artificial selection is the process by which humans breed plants and animals for specific traits.

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Define population in ecological terms.

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area.

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What does natural selection act on?

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Natural selection acts directly on existing variations within a population.

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What is variation in biology?

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Variation refers to the differences in physical traits among individuals in a group.

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What is biogeography?

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Biogeography is the study of the distribution of organisms around the world.

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What is the principle of descent with modification?

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Descent with modification is the principle that species change over time, giving rise to new species while retaining similarities to their ancestors.

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What is fitness in the context of natural selection?

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Fitness refers to an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in its environment.

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What is the role of genetic material in evolution?

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Genetic material carries the information that can lead to variations in traits, which are subject to natural selection.

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What is an adaptation?

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

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What is the significance of overproduction in natural selection?

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Overproduction refers to the phenomenon where organisms produce more offspring than can survive, leading to competition for resources.