The Theory of evolution by natural selection

The natuarlists who developed the theory of evolution by natural selection

• Thomas Malthus

• Gregor Mendel

• Charles Darwin

• Alfred Wegner

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The process by which populations change over time.

• natural selection

• variation

• artificial selection

• evolution

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The process by which organisms tht inherit advantageous traits tend to reproduce more successfully thatn other organisms do

• Variation

• Articifial Selection

• Natural Selection

• Evolution

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Naturally occurring differences in traits

• Natural Selection

• Variation

• Mutation

• Evolution

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A change in genetic material

• Mutation

• Natural Selection

• Evolution

• Variation

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An inherited trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment

• Mutation

• Adaptation

• Natural Selection

• Evolution

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A trait that is NOT passed on from parent to offspring but is rather gained from an individuals environment

• Inherited Trait

• Acquired Trait

A trait that is passed down from parent to offspring

• Inherited Trait

• Acquired Trait

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What word describes a trait that helps an organism survive in its environment?

• natural selection

• mutation

• camouflage

• adaptation

Do organisms "decide" to evolve and change?

• Yes, they know they need to change to survive 
• No, they change because of natural selection

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