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WorksheetsEvolution Of Lifeforms 8.L.4.2
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which term refers to the classification of organisms in an ordered system that indicates natural relationships?
taxonomy
tectonics
geology
How is Genetic Variation related to an organism's ability to adapt to its environment
when genetic variation low the ability to adapt is high
when genetic variation is high the ability to adapt is low
When genetic variation is low the ability to adapt is low
when genetic variation is high the ability to adapt is high
Due to genetic variation a cheetah is unable to run fast as other normal cheetahs, Which would be most important for the survival of cheetah?
competition of males
competition of shelter
competition of prey
Which best represents an adaptation that allows ducks to survive aquatic ecosystems?
Ducks have big beaks
Ducks have waterproof feathers
Ducks have small feet
Turtles have to adapt their habitat to protect themselves from their predators. Which best describes this adaption?
mimicry
parasitism
protective covering
True or False? Because natural selection acts directly on Phenotypes more genetic variation within a population usually enables more phenotypic Variation.
True
False
Which Statement is NOT true?
natural selection leads to adaptation
variation leads to adaptation
natural selection and variation can lead to adaptation
What is Adaptation ?
A mutation or genetic change, that helps animals survive in its environment
An organisms generation changing throughout history
any difference between cells individual organisms, groups of organisms of any species caused either by genetic differences or an effect of environment factors.
What is Variation?
a mutation or genetic change, that helps an organism such as plant or animal survive in its environment
an organism's generation changing throughout history
any difference between cells individual organisms, groups of organisms of any species caused either by genetic differences or an effect of environment factors.
True or False? The persistence of populations over time through changing environments depends on their capacity to adapt to shifting external conditions.
True
False
