WorksheetsSexual Selection
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 8mins
According to Charles Darwin, favourable features makes it more likely that the possessor will attract a ________ and ________ to pass on their genes.
genes, reproduce
mate, reproduce
reproduction, offspring
offspring, reproduction
What is sexual selection?
The process by which physical attraction causes people to fall in love
The process by which reproduction occurs
The process by which traits that increase reproductive success are passed on to succeeding generations of offspring
Inter-sexual selection is...?
Traits that enable an individual to compete with members of the same sex
Traits that enable an individual to attract members of the opposite sex
None of the above
Intra-sexual selection is...?
Traits that enable an individual to compete with members of the same sex
Traits that enable an individual to attract members of the opposite sex
None of the above
True or false? Male gametes take a lot of energy to produce?
True
False
True or false? Males seek short-term relationships
True
False
What do males seek from a female partner? Tick all that apply
Youthful appearance
Hourglass figure
Caring attitude
A woman under the age of 25
True or false? To increase reproductive success, males mate with numerous fertile females to increase survival chances of genes being passed on to future generations.
True
False
Anisogamy is...
The biological difference between males and females
The difference between male and female reproduction
The difference between male and female sex cells
True or false? Females seek long term relationships
True
False
Women seek men who can provide...
Resources
A funny personality
Someone who can provide for the family
What do women seek from a male partner? Tick all that apply
Mesomorph physique
Strong Jawline
a 'Dad bod'
Intelligence
True or false? Females don't need to be choosy when selecting a mate?
True
False
What is the 'sexy sons' hypothesis?
The idea that a woman's son should be attractive to ensure they also pass on their genes to future generations.
Desirable traits from the father are passed on by any male offspring the female has, so the sons are more likely to be chosen by future females.
The idea that traits can be passed on to future offspring if a mother has a son who is attractive.
