Woolly Bugger Natural Selection Quiz

What happens to animals that cannot compete as well with other animals in the wild?

• They evolve faster

• They become stronger

• They adapt quickly

• They may not survive

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Can you think of any real-life examples of the woolybooger, where one species has a definite advantage over another?

• Lions hunting zebras

• Penguins swimming in cold water

• Cheetahs chasing gazelles

• Orchids attracting specific insects

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Sometimes animals that are introduced into an area that they never lived in before, out-compete and endanger resident species, why do you think this happens?

• Lack of resources

• Stronger competition

• Changes in climate

• Natural disasters

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If only one species is considered the "fittest", why do we still have so many variations among species. Why do some birds have very long pointy beaks, while other birds have short flat beaks?

• Random mutations

• Lack of competition

• Human interference

• Environmental factors

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How do you think diseases can affect natural selection?

• They speed up evolution

• They decrease genetic diversity

• They have no impact

• They slow down adaptation

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