Adaptations Review

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What is Natural Selection?

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Natural Selection is the process by which organisms with traits best suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.

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True or False: All variations within a population are equally likely to lead to successful adaptations.

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False

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What is a behavioral adaptation?

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A behavioral adaptation is a change in behavior that helps an organism survive in its environment.

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What is variation in biology?

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Variation refers to the differences in traits between members of the same species.

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What is the difference between camouflage and mimicry?

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Camouflage is blending into the environment, while mimicry is resembling another species.

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What is a structural adaptation?

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A structural adaptation is a physical feature of an organism that enhances its survival.

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What is a physiological adaptation?

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A physiological adaptation is a functional change in an organism's body that helps it survive.

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Give an example of a behavioral adaptation.

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A hognose snake rolls over, slows its breathing, and hangs its tongue out to play dead.

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What is the role of variation in natural selection?

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Variation provides the raw material for natural selection to act upon, allowing some traits to be favored over others.

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What is an example of camouflage?

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A chameleon changing its color to blend in with its surroundings.