Spill the beans

What is evolution?

• The process by which living things change over time.

• A kind of weather event that happens every year.

• The way animals grow faster.

Who is known for developing the theory of evolution by natural selection?

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What is natural selection?

• The process where only the strongest animals survive and reproduce.

• A type of food chain.

• A natural event like a storm that changes the environment.

What is a genetic mutation?

• A change in an organism's DNA that can lead to new traits.

• A type of food that animals eat.

• A kind of disease that affects animals.

• A change in a voice of a boy.

What is a fossil?

• A piece of ancient stone.

• The remains of an ancient plant or animal.

• A special rock that helps animals grow.

• The imprint of an organism preserved in rock.

In natural selection, what happens to the traits that help organisms survive?

• They disappear over time.

• They cause the organism to get weaker.

• They are passed down to offspring.

• They become less common in the population.

What is 'survival of the fittest' in the context of natural selection?

• The strongest animals always survive.

• Environment well-suited animals are more likely to survive and reproduce.

• The animals with the most food survive.

• The animals with the longest lifespans are the fittest.

Which of the following is an example of natural selection?

• A giraffe's long neck helps it reach high leaves for food.

• A rabbit eats carrots.

• A dog gets a new toy.

Why do some animals have bright colors in nature?

• To hide from predators.

• To attract a mate or scare off predators.

• To stay warm in the sun.

Which animal is commonly associated with industrial melanism?

• Peppered moth

• Polar bear

• Kangaroo

• Dark-colored beetle