Charles Darwin & Natural Selection

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A trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce

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Adaptation

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The theory of natural selection was introduced by

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Charles Darwin

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The hollow bones of birds, which keep birds lightweight for flying, is an example of ________

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Adaptation

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What is the theory of natural selection?

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individuals that are better adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce

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What organism did Darwin study at the Galapagos Island?

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Finches

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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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The differences among a species, like different bird beaks, are called _______

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Variation

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What is another name for natural selection?

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survival of the fittest

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When all of the organisms of a species have died it is called

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Extinction

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The two most important things when it comes to being "more successful" in science are _______

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Survive & Reproduce