Evolution: This or That?

This or That?

Evolution

Multiple Select

What contributed to the evolution of the cacti?

• There is genetic variation within the population due to inheritance of a mutation.

• There is competition for limited resources.

• Organisms that are better suited to their environment are able to survive and reproduce.

• Species produce more offspring than can survive in an ecosystem.

Multiple Select

What contributed to the evolution of the black widow spider?

• There is genetic variation within the population due to inheritance of a mutation.

• There is competition for limited resources.

• Organisms that are better suited to their environment are able to survive and reproduce.

• Species produce more offspring than can survive in an ecosystem.

Multiple Select

What contributed to the evolution of these monkeys?

• There is genetic variation within the population due to inheritance of a mutation.

• There is competition for limited resources.

• Organisms that are better suited to their environment are able to survive and reproduce.

• Species produce more offspring than can survive in an ecosystem.

Poll

Write a scientific claim (CER) about which factor you believe has the most influence on the evolution of a species. Include specific evidence and use scientific reasoning to support your claim.

• Let's do this!

• Bring it.

Open Ended

CLAIM:

Open Ended

EVIDENCE:

Open Ended

REASONING: