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Why is the mouse population changing over time? (You can enlarge the picture by placing your cursor on it.)

• The light mice can reproduce more successfully than the dark mice

• The hawks eat more dark mice than light mice because the dark mice taste better

• The hawks eat more light mice than dark mice because they can see the light mice more easily

• The hawks eat more dark mice than light mice because they can see the dark mice more easily

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Which organisms are most likely to survive?

• the best adapted (best fit)

• the fastest

• the strongest

• the most domesticated (tamed)

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According to natural selection, light colored tree trunks would favor ___________________________.

• light colored moths

• dark colored moths

• red colored moths

• red and light colored moths

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According to natural selection, light colored tree trunks would favor ___________________________.

• light colored moths

• dark colored moths

• red colored moths

• red and light colored moths

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A slight difference in an inherited trait between individual members of the same species. (Example: Some rabbits have white fur and some have black fur.)

• variations

• adapatations

• homologous structures

• analogous structures

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When an organism has a trait that allows it to blend in with its environment, we call that ____.

• mimicry
• camouflage
• lucky
• sonic hedgehog gene

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The trees these moths used to live on were white, but have been covered in soot from coal factories. Which moth will be more successful in this environment?

• Dark moth

• Light moth

• Both will be equally successful

• Neither will be successful

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Which trait(s) would be considered an adaptation for a moth? (Check all that apply.)

• Flies very slow.

• Wings camouflaged within its environment

• The catepillar stage camouflages within its environment.

• Flies very fast.

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A grizzly bear survives because he is well-adapted (best fit) to his environment. When he reproduces he passes on those traits to his offspring. this process is called

• Natural Selection

• Selective Breeding

• Random mutations

• Variations in a species

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How does waterproof feathers help penguins survive in the Antarctic. (Choose all that apply)

• Helps keep them warm and dry

• Helps them blend in

• Helps them swim in cold waters

• Helps them see further in cold weather

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