PhET Natural Selection
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is natural selection?
Back
Natural selection is the process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a selecting factor in the environment?
Back
A selecting factor is an environmental condition that affects the survival and reproduction of organisms, such as food availability or predators.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does fur color affect rabbit survival?
Back
Fur color can influence a rabbit's ability to camouflage from predators, affecting its chances of survival and reproduction.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What role do predators play in natural selection?
Back
Predators can influence which traits are favorable for survival, leading to changes in the population over time.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the significance of genetic variation in a population?
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Genetic variation provides a population with a range of traits that can be advantageous in changing environments.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How can environmental changes impact a species?
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Environmental changes can alter the selecting factors, leading to shifts in which traits are advantageous for survival.
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What is the difference between adaptation and evolution?
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Adaptation refers to the process by which a species becomes better suited to its environment, while evolution is the change in the genetic makeup of a population over time.
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