Evolution by Natural Selection

What is the role of camouflage in the survival of the mice in the comic strip?

• It makes them more visible

• It helps them find food

• It protects them from predators

• It changes their color.

In a forest, over time, the population of mice has _______ so that most have black fur.

• A) evolved

• B) devolved

• C) migrated

• D) stagnated

Sophia and Noah were studying animals in different parts of the world. What did they notice about animals in similar environments?

• They were identical

• They had similar characteristics

• They were all different

• They could not survive.

During a history class, Ava was asked to fill in the blank: Darwin's voyage was on the HMS _______.

• A) Victory

• B) Beagle

• C) Endeavour

• D) Discovery

What is the significance of the Galápagos islands in Darwin's theory?

• They were his birthplace

• They had unique species that helped him develop his theory

• They were uninhabited

• They were his final destination.

David and Olivia were discussing how natural selection leads to the evolution of species from a common _______ during their biology class.

• ancestor

• predator

• habitat

• mutation

In a classroom, what is the outcome for students like Henry who are not well adapted to the new teaching methods according to Darwin's theory?

• They thrive

• They survive and reproduce

• They do not survive and reproduce

• They become predators.

Avery and Mason are observing a group of birds in a forest. They notice that some birds have longer beaks while others have shorter ones. What does the term 'variation' refer to in this context of natural selection?

• A) Uniformity among species

• B) Differences among individuals

• C) Lack of change

• D) Constant traits

James and Abigail are observing a dark brown tree trunk covered with light colored lichen in the forest. Which moths are camouflaged?

• Dark colored moths

• Light colored moths

• Medium colored moths

• All moths

Emma observed a dark brown tree trunk with light colored lichen in her backyard. She noticed that the light colored moths are _______.

• A) camouflaged

• B) spotted

• C) eaten

• D) migrating