Natural Selection

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What is Natural Selection?

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Natural Selection is the process by which organisms that are better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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What drives Natural Selection?

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Natural Selection is driven by changes in the environment and the survival of the most well-adapted organisms.

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

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Advantageous traits are more likely to be passed onto offspring because they increase the chances of survival and reproduction.

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What happens if an organism can't adapt fast enough?

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If an organism can't adapt fast enough, it may become extinct.

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What is the advantage of having different shaped beaks in birds?

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Different shaped beaks allow birds to eat the food readily available in their environment.

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What is selective breeding?

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Selective breeding, or artificial selection, is when humans choose which traits of an organism are desirable and breed only those organisms.

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What is adaptation?

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Adaptation is a trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.

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What is the role of competition in Natural Selection?

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Competition for resources like food, mates, and shelter can influence which organisms survive and reproduce.

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What is a mutation?

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A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence of an organism that can lead to new traits.

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How does genetic variation contribute to Natural Selection?

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Genetic variation provides the raw material for Natural Selection, allowing some individuals to have traits that may be advantageous.