Variations and Survival in Populations

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What are variations in a population?

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Variations are differences among individuals in a population, which can include traits such as size, color, and ability to survive in different environments.

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How do variations affect competition for resources?

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Variations can allow individuals to use different resources, reducing direct competition among them.

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What is an example of a variation that helps fish survive in polluted waters?

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The ability to tolerate pollutants.

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What is a variation in a plant population?

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Different leaf shapes.

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How can variations be introduced into a population?

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Through genetic mutations.

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What is one advantage of variations in a diverse environment?

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It allows the population to exploit different resources.

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What is genetic mutation?

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A change in the DNA sequence that can lead to new traits in a population.

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Why is genetic diversity important for a population?

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It increases the chances of survival and adaptation to changing environments.

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What role does the environment play in variations?

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The environment can influence which variations are beneficial for survival and reproduction.

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What is natural selection?

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The process by which individuals with favorable traits are more likely to survive and reproduce.