Natural selection

Who is the scientist credited with the concept of Natural Selection?

• Isaac Newton

• Albert Einstein

• Charles Darwin

• Louis Pasteur

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What do we call a body part, behavior, or feature that helps an organism survive?

• Mutation

• Adaptation

• Variation

• Evolution

Why do birds of prey have hooked beaks?

• To sing better

• To look more intimidating

• To swim faster

• To bite and tear their food

What is the process called when humans choose a plant or animal to breed because of a specific trait?

• Natural selection

• Genetic modification

• Selective breeding

• Evolutionary adaptation

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What is the term for the process by which species evolve due to environmental pressures?

• Genetic Drift

• Natural Selection

• Artificial Selection

• Genetic Modification

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What is the purpose of the sharp claws in a bird of prey?

• To help in climbing trees

• To catch and hold their prey

• To dig holes for nesting

• To attract mates

Who is known for the theory of 'Survival of the Fittest'?

• Gregor Mendel

• Charles Darwin

• Albert Einstein

• Isaac Newton

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What is the term for the gradual change in species over time?

• Adaptation

• Evolution

• Genetic Drift

• Artificial Selection

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What is the purpose of the wings in a bird of prey?

• To help in climbing trees

• To catch and hold their prey

• To fly and hunt

• To attract mates

Who is known for the laws of inheritance?

• Gregor Mendel

• Charles Darwin

• Albert Einstein

• Isaac Newton

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