Natural Selection and Adaptations

Natural Selection and Adaptations

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-LS4-4, MS-LS4-2, MS-LS2-1

+4

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is natural selection?

Back

Natural selection is the process by which organisms that are better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are adaptations?

Back

Adaptations are traits or characteristics that help an organism survive and thrive in its environment.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of an adaptation in animals.

Back

The long neck of a giraffe is an adaptation that allows it to reach high leaves for food.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to species that cannot adapt to their environment?

Back

Species that cannot adapt to their environment may become extinct.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of camouflage in survival?

Back

Camouflage helps organisms blend into their environment, making it harder for predators to spot them.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do plants disperse their seeds?

Back

Plants can disperse their seeds through various means, including wind, water, and animals.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the function of a cactus's thick stem?

Back

The thick stem of a cactus stores water, helping it survive in arid environments.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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