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A trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce

• Adaptation

• Variation

• Allele

• Species

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The theory of natural selection was introduced by

• Gregor Mendel

• Sir Isaac Newton

• Charles Darwin

• Copernicus

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The hollow bones of birds, which keep birds lightweight for flying, is an example of ________

• Inheritance

• Adaptation

• Cool Bird stuff

• Variation

What is the theory of natural selection?

• The practice by which humans select plants or animals for breeding based on desired traits.

• An inherited trait that helps an organism to survive.

• Differences in traits

• individuals that are better adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce

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What organism did Darwin study at the Galapagos Island?

• Dogs

• Dragons

• Finches

• Tigers

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The white feathers of a snowy owl allow it to blend in with its environment during the winter months (snow). This is an example of ________________

• Species

• Adaptation

• Environmental Change

• Variation

The differences among a species, like different bird beaks, are called _______

• Variation

• Inheritance

• competition

• Genes

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What is another name for natural selection?

• survival of the biggest

• survival of the fastest

• survival of the smartest

• survival of the fittest

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When all of the organisms of a species have died it is called

• Extinction

• evolution

• adaptation

• Natural Selection

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The two most important things when it comes to being "more successful" in science are _______

• Survive & Make Money

• Make money & Fortnite

• Survive & Reproduce

• Reproduce & Get food

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