Evolution & Natural Selection Vocabulary

What does the term "Evolution" refer to in biology?

• The development of new technologies over time

• The change of traits in a species over successive generations

• The study of ancient organisms

• The process by which organisms obtain food

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Which concept explains the survival and reproduction of organisms with superior traits?

• Common Ancestor

• Adaptation

• Survival of the Fittest

• Competition

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What is meant by "Common Ancestor"?

• A widely respected elder in a community

• An organism from which different species evolved

• A popular theory in physics

• A method of classification in biology

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Who developed the Theory of Natural Selection?

• Isaac Newton

• Albert Einstein

• Charles Darwin

• Gregor Mendel

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What does "Adaptation" refer to in the context of biology?

• A process of adjusting to new technology

• A method of preserving historical artifacts

• A trait that makes an organism well-adapted for the environment

• A type of scientific research

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What is the primary focus of the Theory of Natural Selection?

• How organisms evolve and become well-suited for their habitat

• The development of medical treatments

• The history of Earth's geology

• The study of celestial bodies

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What does "Competition" refer to in an ecological context?

• A sports event between different species

• The struggle for space, resources, and mates among organisms

• A friendly game among children

• The economic rivalry between companies

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What does "Fitness" in biology describe?

• The physical health of an individual

• The ability of an individual to compete in sports

• How successful an individual can be in obtaining resources and reproducing

• The mental well-being of an organism

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What term describes the variety of traits in a species?

• Variation

• Recombination

• Diversity

• Mutation

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What does the term "variation" refer to in genetics?

• The preserved remains of a once living organism

• The different combinations of traits an individual may possess

• The recurrence of a trait in a population

• A change in the DNA code

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