Amplify Science Natural Selection Review

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The number of individuals with each trait in a population ________________ over time.

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can change

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Mutations to genes can sometimes introduce _________________________ into a population.

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new traits

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What is an organism that has similar characteristics and can reproduce?

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species

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The white feathers of a snowy owl allow it to blend in with its environment during the winter months (snow). This is an example of ________________

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Adaptation

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Mistaken idea that animals whose traits changed in their lifetime could pass on those traits to their offspring.

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Inheritance of Acquired Characteristics

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What is the process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring?

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Natural Selection

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What term describes the variety of different types of life found on Earth?

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Biodiversity

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What is a change in the DNA sequence that can lead to new traits?

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Mutation

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What do we call the process by which species evolve over time?

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Evolution

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What is the term for a trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment?

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Adaptation