Exploring Natural Selection Concepts

What process allows living things to change over generations?

• Photosynthesis

• Natural selection

• Metamorphosis

• Hydrolysis

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Which dog breed was mentioned as having been bred for its speed?

• Greyhound

• Dachshund

• Bulldog

• Pug

What was the original source of all modern corn according to scientists?

• Wheat

• Barley

• Rice

• Teosinte

What is the term for the selection process conducted by humans?

• Artificial selection

• Natural selection

• Selective breeding

• Genetic modification

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Which color fur would mice likely have on dark rocks to avoid predators?

• Dark

• Brown

• White

• Spotted

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What adaptation do giraffes have that helps them reach food in tall trees?

• Strong legs

• Striped fur

• Sharp teeth

• Long necks

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How often can E. coli bacteria divide, potentially leading to rapid evolution?

• Once a week

• Once a day

• Every hour

• Every 20 minutes

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Which scientist is famous for studying birds in the Galapagos Islands?

• Isaac Newton

• Albert Einstein

• Charles Darwin

• Louis Pasteur

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What kind of scientist studies changes in living things over time?

• Chemist

• Biologist

• Geologist

• Physicist

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Which activity models natural selection using colored paper clips?

• Cooking

• Growing plants

• Simulating predator-prey interactions

• Breeding dogs

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