Natural Selection
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10th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Natural Selection?
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Natural Selection is the process where organisms that are better adapted to their environment survive and reproduce, passing on their advantageous traits to their offspring.
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NGSS.MS-LS4-4
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens to the populations of yellow and green morph insects in a rainforest canopy?
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In a rainforest canopy, the green population of insects is expected to increase while the yellow population decreases due to better camouflage.
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NGSS.MS-LS2-2
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
NGSS.MS-LS4-4
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an adaptation?
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An adaptation is a trait that helps an organism survive and thrive in its environment.
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NGSS.MS-LS4-4
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a bottleneck effect?
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A bottleneck effect occurs when a population's size is significantly reduced for at least one generation, leading to a loss of genetic diversity.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Artificial Selection?
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Artificial Selection is the process by which humans breed plants and animals for specific traits.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between Natural Selection and Artificial Selection?
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Natural Selection occurs naturally based on environmental pressures, while Artificial Selection is driven by human choices.
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NGSS.HS-LS4-2
NGSS.HS-LS4-4
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the role of mutations in evolution?
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Mutations are changes in DNA that can lead to new traits, which may be beneficial, harmful, or neutral, and contribute to evolution.
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NGSS.MS-LS3-1
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