Natural Selection and Adaptations

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Taylor Cooper
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
After the industrial revolution began, most of the peppered moths observed were dark in color. Why?
Light-color moths were more fit for survival because they were less camouflaged against the darkened, soot-covered tree bark.
Dark-color moths were more fit for survival because they were less camouflaged against the darkened, soot-covered tree bark.
Dark-color moths were more fit for survival because they were more camouflaged against the darkened, soot-covered tree bark.
Light-color moths were more fit for survival because they were more camouflaged against the darkened, soot-covered tree bark.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which behavior would best help a species survive in a forest.
Being active at night.
Hibernation.
Living in a park.
Changing coat color from light to dark.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Large fishing nets that are over 50 meters are used to catch tons of fish from the oceans. What is an effect of these large fishing nets on non-target organisms?
Many non-target organisms become endangered species because they get caught in the nets.
The non-target organisms are unable to adapt when dumped back in the oceans.
The non-target organisms migrate to freshwater ecosystems.
Many non-target small organisms that escape the nets decrease in number.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An Adaptation is...
a change or process in a species that helps it become bigger or smaller.
a change or process that causes no change in a species.
a change or the process of change by which an organism or species becomes better suited to its environment.
a change or the process of change by which an organism or species is not able to adapt and survive.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What will most likely happen to a species if the environment changes more quickly than the species can adapt?
Evolve
become extinct
overpopulate
become more diverse.
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6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which adaptation and function would best suit a camel?
Adaptation: thick fur and under wool Function: keep out blowing sand
Adaptation: two rows of long eyelashes Function: protect against blowing sand
Adaptation: nostrils can be closed Function: help it survive long periods without food and water
Adaptation: long, strong legs Function: protect it from burns when it kneels on the hot desert sand
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
He developed a theory of evolution.
Abraham Lincoln
Sir Isaac Newton
Charles Darwin
Jackie Robinson
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