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WorksheetsNatural Selection
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 20mins
traits that organisms develop over a lifetime (not born with the traits!)
acquired traits
inherited traits
features that are passed from one generation to the next
acquired traits
inherited traits
Dimples
inherited trait
acquired trait
being bilingual (speaking 2 languages)
acquired trait
inherited trait
knowing how to swim
acquired trait
inherited trait
losing your finger in a fireworks accident
acquired trait
inherited trait
callouses on your feet from walking all day
acquired trait
inherited trait
being a good cook
acquired trait
inherited trait
how tall you are
acquired trait
inherited trait
training your dog to catch a frisbee
acquired trait
inherited trait
fur color
acquired trait
inherited trait
What is the definition of a genetic variation?
no variation in traits
same traits in a population
The differences in a specific trait in a population.
acquired traits
A snake population can have either brown or green-colored snakes.
They live in deserts, grassy areas, and forests.
What is the genetic variation in the snake population?
green
brown
green or brown colored snakes
snakes
In the Arctic, white fur is a beneficial trait because it camouflages the rabbits so predators cannot see it against the snow
White fur improves the chance that a rabbit will survive, reproduce, and pass the trait of white fur on to its offspring
Dark fur would make it more visible to predators, making it more likely to be eaten
What is the genetic variation in the rabbits?
white fur
dark fur
white or dark fur
rabbits
In a peppered moth population, there are dark moths and light moths. Which moths would be successful in the dark environment? Why?
In an elephant population, there are tuskless elephants and tusked elephants. Which elephants would be successful in an environment with lots of hunters? Why?
Which beak would be successful in an environment with soft foods? Why?
Which beak would be successful in an environment with hard foods? Why?
