Darwin and the Voyage of the HMS Beagle

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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 was the name of the ship Darwin sailed on?

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The ship was called the HMS Beagle.

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What are Galápagos finches known for?

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They are known for differences in the shape and function of their beaks.

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What is an adaptation?

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An adaptation is a characteristic that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.

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What does competition mean in an ecological context?

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Competition refers to the struggle between organisms for limited resources, such as food, water, and space.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity is the variety of different species of plants and animals in a particular habitat.

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What is a vestigial structure?

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A vestigial structure is a body part that has lost its original function through evolution.

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What is artificial selection?

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Artificial selection is the process by which humans breed plants and animals for specific traits.

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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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What is the significance of the Galápagos Islands in Darwin's research?

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The Galápagos Islands were significant because they provided unique examples of evolution and adaptation in species.