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What is natural selection?
What is natural selection?
- The process of animal populations adapting to their environment over time. (correct)
- The process of animals evolving into plants.
- The process of animals choosing their own traits.
- The process of animal populations staying the same over time.
Why are individuals with well-suited traits more likely to survive?
Why are individuals with well-suited traits more likely to survive?
- Because they are more likely to survive and reproduce. (correct)
- Because they are less likely to reproduce.
- Because they pass on their genes randomly.
- Because they choose their environment.
Which mice in the sandy environment are less vulnerable to predators?
Which mice in the sandy environment are less vulnerable to predators?
- White or beige mice (correct)
- Yellow mice
- Purple mice
- Dark brown mice
How does natural selection affect individuals with less desirable traits?
How does natural selection affect individuals with less desirable traits?
Who developed the idea of natural selection?
Who developed the idea of natural selection?
What did Charles Darwin base the name 'natural selection' on?
What did Charles Darwin base the name 'natural selection' on?
Why is it important for a population to have optimal traits for survival?
Why is it important for a population to have optimal traits for survival?
What drives natural selection and determines which traits will help an animal to be successful?
What drives natural selection and determines which traits will help an animal to be successful?
What is the main source of mutations that can be passed on to offspring?
What is the main source of mutations that can be passed on to offspring?
Which type of mutation is caused by exposure to external harmful substances like radiation or chemicals?
Which type of mutation is caused by exposure to external harmful substances like radiation or chemicals?
Which environmental factor directly influences which traits will be considered adaptive for an animal?
Which environmental factor directly influences which traits will be considered adaptive for an animal?
What is a classic example of the influence of the environment on natural selection discussed in the text?
What is a classic example of the influence of the environment on natural selection discussed in the text?
What is a factor that might determine whether a mutation is beneficial, harmful, or neutral to a species?
What is a factor that might determine whether a mutation is beneficial, harmful, or neutral to a species?
What is the main driver of the evolution of different beak types in Darwin's finches?
What is the main driver of the evolution of different beak types in Darwin's finches?
Why did giraffes with longer necks have a competitive advantage according to the text?
Why did giraffes with longer necks have a competitive advantage according to the text?
