Adaptations & Variations (STEMScopes)

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A genetic characteristic that allows an organism to survive and reproduce.

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adaptation

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The process where organisms best fit for the environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.

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natural selection

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The process by which humans take control of the breeding process to choose favorable traits to be passed on.

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artificial selection

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A characteristic of some animals to enter a state of deep sleep during the winter months.

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hibernation

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The monarch butterfly's response to seasonal changes by traveling a far distance is known as-

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migration

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The hibernation of bears during winter months is a-

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behavioral adaptation

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What environmental pressure might be an advantage for desert plants that bloom after dark?

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there is an increase in the population of nocturnal pollinators

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Xylem is a plant tissue made up of elongated cells stacked end to end the length of the plant’s stem. Which function is xylem specifically adapted to perform in plants?

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transport water from roots to leaves

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Mountain lions are large cats and the top predator in their habitat. A population of mountain lions may vary in several characteristics. If a prey becomes scarce, competition between mountain lions for food will increase. Which variation would provide an advantage to the individuals that possessed it?

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long legs

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A farmer wants to increase the amount of food produced by corn crops. If the farmer selectively breeds the plants, for which trait should the farmer select? Options: taller stems, deeper roots, resistance to pesticides, more cobs on plant.

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more cobs on plant