15 Questions
What is natural selection?
The process of animal populations adapting to their environment over time.
Why are individuals with well-suited traits more likely to survive?
Because they are more likely to survive and reproduce.
Which mice in the sandy environment are less vulnerable to predators?
White or beige mice
How does natural selection affect individuals with less desirable traits?
It eliminates their traits from the population over time.
Who developed the idea of natural selection?
Charles Darwin
What did Charles Darwin base the name 'natural selection' on?
The practice of artificial selection in humans
Why is it important for a population to have optimal traits for survival?
To enhance their chances of survival and reproduction
What drives natural selection and determines which traits will help an animal to be successful?
Environment
What is the main source of mutations that can be passed on to offspring?
Both spontaneous and environmental mutations
Which type of mutation is caused by exposure to external harmful substances like radiation or chemicals?
Environmental mutation
Which environmental factor directly influences which traits will be considered adaptive for an animal?
Climate
What is a classic example of the influence of the environment on natural selection discussed in the text?
Darwin's finches
What is a factor that might determine whether a mutation is beneficial, harmful, or neutral to a species?
Environmental impact
What is the main driver of the evolution of different beak types in Darwin's finches?
Primary food source variability
Why did giraffes with longer necks have a competitive advantage according to the text?
They could reach food sources others couldn't
Explore the concept of natural selection and how it drives the evolution of animal populations. Learn about how individuals with well-suited traits have a higher chance of survival and reproduction, shaping future generations.
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