Evolution and natural selection

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What happens to an organism that can't adapt fast enough?

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It may become extinct.

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True or False: A trait that gives an organism an advantage in its environment is called an adaptation.

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True

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What term describes a species that no longer has any known living individuals?

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Extinct

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Define fitness in the context of evolution.

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Fitness is the ability to survive and reproduce in a specific environment.

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What did Darwin say about variation within a species?

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There will be variation/differences.

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What is natural selection?

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Natural selection is the process where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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What is an adaptation?

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An adaptation is a trait that enhances an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in its environment.

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What is the significance of genetic variation in a population?

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Genetic variation is crucial for natural selection, as it provides the raw material for evolution.

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What is the role of the environment in evolution?

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The environment influences which traits are favorable, guiding the process of natural selection.

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What is speciation?

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Speciation is the process by which new species arise from existing species.