Some insects in a population are resistant to a pesticide, (meaning the pesticide can’t kill them). These insects can survive and reproduce and most of their offspring will also be resistant. Considering that insect generations can be a matter of weeks, insects in an area can become immune to a chemical within months. Which of Darwin's 4 conditions was NOT described in the insects above?

The process in which a permanent change in a species can occur over time is called

Which of the following individuals is credited with establishing the basis for the theory of evolution?

Which of the following best describes a species?

Which of the following is NOT a condition necessary for natural selection to take place?

Which bird is best adapted for eating fruit?

Which of the following birds would be most affected by a disease that attacked the insects in the area?

What adaptation gives the seed eaters the ability to eat seeds?

Geckoes are small lizards that are (A) different shades of green. They reproduce by laying eggs. (B) For every 10 eggs that are laid, only 3 geckos will survive to adulthood. Throughout their life, (C) they compete with other lizards for food, water, and space. When they reach adulthood, (D) females choose the most desirable mates to reproduce. Which letter above (A, B, C, or D) describes the struggle to survive (competition) in this gecko population?

Geckoes are small lizards that are (A) different shades of green. They reproduce by laying eggs. (B) For every 10 eggs that are laid, only 3 geckos will survive to adulthood. Throughout their life, (C) they compete with other lizards for food, water, and space. When they reach adulthood, (D) females choose the most desirable mates to reproduce. Which letter above (A, B, C, or D) shows that there is overproduction in this gecko population?

Geckoes are small lizards that are (A) different shades of green. They reproduce by laying eggs. (B) For every 10 eggs that are laid, only 3 geckos will survive to adulthood. Throughout their life, (C) they compete with other lizards for food, water, and space. When they reach adulthood, (D) females choose the most desirable mates to reproduce. Which letter above (A, B, C, or D) describes the variation in this gecko population?

Some humans are immune to a disease called malaria, while others are not. In areas where malaria is a common disease, you will find more people with this immunity because malaria survivors are more likely to reproduce. This best serves as an example of

These flowers demonstrate which condition of natural selection?

Rabbits have an average of 6-7 babies but not all offspring are likely to survive due to lack of resources, space, and health. This is an example of

The moth in this photo is able to blend in to its surroundings, giving it the ability to hide from predators. This is an example of

Shorter trees can't get as much light as taller trees. This is an example of

What is the adaptation for this moth population?

Over the course of 10 years, how would you describe the pollution in the forest?

What does it mean for an organism to be fit?

Some male spiders perform special dances for female spiders in order to attract them for mating. If the dance impresses the female, she will mate with that spider. New baby male spiders will inherit the mating dance from their fathers. Which would you expect to see in the future?

Which of the following is probably true based on the population graph below?

What does it mean for an organism to have fitness?

The process whereby organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and reproduce is called ____.

According to Darwin's principles, which of the following is NOT a condition necessary for natural selection to take place?

What word describes a favorable trait that helps an organism survive in its environment?

The trees these moths used to live on were white, but have been covered in soot from coal factories. Which moth is better adapted to this environment?

Why is the mouse population changing over time?

Which feature of the finches helped support Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection?

Finch's beaks have evolved mainly due to the type of ____________ available in their environment.

These moths are all the same species. The differences between their wings is an example of ________________.

Since the Industrial Revolution, humans have stopped burning coal, and the trees have returned to their original color. Which moth will be more successful in this environment?