Natural selection

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What is the process by which species change over time?

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Evolution

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How long does evolution typically take?

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Over millions of years

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Which organisms are most likely to survive in a changing environment?

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The best adapted organisms

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Why are advantageous traits more likely to be passed on to offspring?

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Because they are more likely to survive and reproduce.

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What is the term for the process where better adapted organisms survive to pass traits to their offspring?

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Natural Selection

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What is natural selection?

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A process where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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What is an example of an advantageous trait?

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Camouflage in animals to avoid predators.

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What is selective breeding?

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The process of breeding plants and animals for specific traits.

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What is the difference between natural selection and artificial selection?

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Natural selection occurs without human intervention, while artificial selection is controlled by humans.

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What role do mutations play in evolution?

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Mutations can introduce new traits that may be advantageous for survival.