Survival of the Fittest
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Which of the following best explains the relationship between species extinction and the failure of populations to adapt to abrupt changes in the environment?

  • Species extinction is caused by gradual changes in the environment that populations cannot adapt to.
  • Species extinction is a result of populations being unable to adapt to sudden changes in the environment. (correct)
  • Species extinction is unrelated to the ability of populations to adapt to changes in the environment.
  • Species extinction occurs when populations are able to quickly adapt to abrupt changes in the environment.
  • What is the main reason why populations of organisms fail to adapt to abrupt changes in the environment?

  • Lack of resources in the environment.
  • Lack of competition among individuals in the population.
  • Lack of predators in the environment.
  • Lack of genetic diversity within the population. (correct)
  • Which of the following is a consequence of species extinction?

  • Stabilization of environmental conditions.
  • Decreased competition among individuals in populations.
  • Disruption of ecosystems and loss of biodiversity. (correct)
  • Increased genetic diversity within populations.
  • Which of the following best describes the relationship between species extinction and the failure of populations to adapt to abrupt changes in the environment?

    <p>Species extinction is caused by the failure of populations to adapt to abrupt changes in the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main consequence of populations failing to adapt to abrupt changes in the environment?

    <p>Species extinction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do populations of organisms fail to adapt to abrupt changes in the environment?

    <p>Lack of genetic diversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the relationship between species extinction and the failure of populations to adapt to abrupt changes in the environment?

    <p>Species extinction can occur when populations of organisms are unable to adapt to abrupt changes in the environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main consequence of populations of organisms failing to adapt to abrupt changes in the environment?

    <p>Species extinction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a factor that can contribute to the failure of populations of organisms to adapt to abrupt changes in the environment?

    <p>Gradual changes in the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Species Extinction and Adaptation to Environmental Changes

    • The relationship between species extinction and the failure of populations to adapt to abrupt changes in the environment is that species extinction is a consequence of populations failing to adapt to such changes.

    Failure of Populations to Adapt

    • The main reason why populations of organisms fail to adapt to abrupt changes in the environment is that they are unable to evolve quickly enough to respond to the changes.

    Consequences of Population Failure to Adapt

    • The main consequence of populations failing to adapt to abrupt changes in the environment is species extinction.
    • Other consequences include a decline in biodiversity, disruption of ecosystems, and loss of ecosystem services.

    Factors Contributing to Population Failure to Adapt

    • Factors that can contribute to the failure of populations of organisms to adapt to abrupt changes in the environment include genetic limitations, limited gene flow, and Allee effects.
    • However, it is not a factor that a species is well-adapted to its current environment, as this does not guarantee its ability to adapt to abrupt changes.

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