Evolution and Adaptation

The remains, imprints or a trace of a prehistoric organism. 

• adaptation
• evolution
• fossil
• variation

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

An inherited trait that makes an individual different from other members of its species. 

• competition
• variation
• mutation
• none of these

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Survival of the Fittest- those that are best suited to their environment will survive and reproduce. 

• natural selection
• artificial selection
• selective breeding
• none of these

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

A mistake on DNA copying- a permanent change in the genetic make-up of an organism that may be helpful, harmful or have no effect on the organism. 

• competition
• evolution
• mutation
• variation

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-1

A change in a species over time. 

• adaptation
• evolution
• fossil
• variation

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Body parts that are similar in origin and structure from one species to another that indicate a possible common ancestor. 

• comparative embryology
• homologous structures
• species
• vestigial organs

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

A helpful variation that makes an organism better suited for the environment 

• adaptation
• evolution
• fossil
• variation

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

A group of organisms that share similar characteristics and can reproduce among themselves. 

• adaptation
• fossil
• variation
• none of these

A structure that no longer seems to have a function, but may've served an important function in the organizm's ancestor.

• comparative embryology
• homologous structures
• species
• vestigial organs

When organisms work together against each other for available resources.

• competition
• evolution
• mutation
• variation