a change in an animal’s DNA leading to a variation in a species

• mutation

• natural selection

• adaptation

• evolution

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a change in a species that helps it to survive in its environment

• mutation

• natural selection

• adaptation

• evolution

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those who fit best into their environment under environmental conditions have the best chance to survive and breed (reproduce)

• mutation

• natural selection

• adaptation

• evolution

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 all living things on Earth, including plants, animals, and microbes, come from a common ancestor by slowly changing throughout the generations

• mutation

• natural selection

• adaptation

• evolution

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​ (a)   is the process by which humans ​ (b)   living things through ​ (c)   , which means to select and breed parent organisms with ​ (d)   traits to produce offspring with more desirable ​ (e)   .

• Artificial selection
• modify
• selective breeding
• desired
• characteristics

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What is shown in the image?

• primary succession

• secondary succession

What is shown in the image?

• primary succession

• secondary succession

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What is an adaptation to fit the organism shown in the image?

• Hibernation
• Photosynthesis
• Camouflage

How did the breed of dog called the Pekingese come about?

• adaptations

• natural selection

• selective breeding

• mutation

Match the following adaptations to the organism's picture that the adaptation correlates with:

• sharp claws to catch prey

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• long neck to reach leaves high in trees

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• great sense of smell to find prey

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• white fur to blend in with snow

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• hibernation to survive harsh winters

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