Which of the following statements BEST explains the Darwinian concept of 'survival of the fittest'?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for an explanation of the Darwinian concept of survival of the fittest, specifically relating to the idea that those who adapt the best tend to survive longer. It is looking for the statement that best encapsulates this concept in the context of cultural evolution.
Answer
Those who successfully transmitted their traits survive longer.
Those who successfully transmitted their traits survive longer.
Answer for screen readers
Those who successfully transmitted their traits survive longer.
More Information
The term 'survival of the fittest' refers to the idea that those organisms best suited to their environments are more likely to survive, reproduce, and pass their advantageous traits to the next generation.
Tips
Common mistakes include interpreting 'fittest' as 'strongest' rather than 'best adapted to the environment'.
Sources
- Survival of the Fittest | Definition & Examples - Britannica - britannica.com
- Survival of the fittest - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Natural selection is called 'survival of the fittest ... - Shaalaa.com - shaalaa.com
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