Natural Selection and Survival of the Fittest

What Does Survival of the Fittest Mean?

• that those who are best adapted to their environment thrive and tend to be favored by evolution due to “natural selection”

• only the most physically strong or mentally strong thrive

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Is survival of the fittest the same thing as the theory of evolution?

• Yes

• No

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Are Organisms with any genetic traits suited to survive their immediate environment are more likely to procreate and pass on their genes?

• Yes

• No

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Can traits of animals affect the animal badly?

• Yes

• No

• I don't know

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Who used the phrase "Survival of the fittest" first?

• Herbert Spencer

• Charles Darwin.

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What did Darwin mean by "survival of the fittest"?

• “better designed for an immediate, local environment”

• "The more physical, and mental strength, the more likely to survive."

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Does "survival of the fittest" relate to natural selection?

• Yes

• No

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Can you think of any traits that would hinder an animal?

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Can you think of any traits that would benefit an animal?

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So, is survival of the fittest about strength?

• No, It's about how some animals have better traits

• Yes, It's about mental and physical strengths.

• I have no idea.

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