Adaptation/Evolution

Anything that helps an animal survive in its environment.

• counter-shading
• mimicry
• adaptation
• camouflage

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_______________ is when an animal blends into its environment.

• camouflage
• mimicry
• warning coloration

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

• evolution
• extinction
• adaptation
• natural selection

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This scientist developed the theory of evolution as he studied the finches.

• Charles Darwin
• Isaac Newton
• Albert Einstein
• Marie Curie

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The possible cause for the finches on the Galapagos Islands to have beaks that are different from the finches living on the south american mainland?

• mainland finches built different nests.

• there were different types of food available on the island

• all the different types of predators living on the island

• some were salt water finches

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Where do mutations occur?

• DNA and RNA
• DNA 
• RNA
• mRNA and tRNA

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Which concept suggests that organisms best suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce?

• Artificial Selection
• Common Descent
• Inheritance of Acquired Characteristics
• Natural Selection

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True or False. Albinism (being albino) is an example of a mutation.

• True

• False

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List at least 3 adaptations for this kangaroo.

Which mice are better suited for their environment?

• Top 2 mice.

• Bottom 2 mice.

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