Evolution and Natural Selection

Inherited trait that helps an organism survive is a(n) __________.

• Adaptation

• Mutation

• Evolution

• Variation

Another word for adapt is ____________.

• modify

• change

• transform

• adjust

The differences between individuals of the same species are known as ____________.

• variations

• adaptations

• speciations

• mutations

The variety of different types of life found on Earth is called ____________.

• biodiversity

• ecosystem

• habitat

• population

A trait that is passed from parent to offspring is known as ____________.

• inheritance

• heredity

• genetics

• mutation

Which moth would increase in population in a dark environment? ____________.

• light

• dark

• bright

• colorful

Structures in different species that are similar because of common ancestry are called ____________.

• analogous structures

• homologous structures

• vestigial structures

• convergent structures

Remains of ancient organisms are called ____________.

• Fossils

• Artifacts

• Relics

• Specimens

The gradual change in a species over time is called ____________.

• revolution

• evolution

• devolution

• involution

What is a change in an organism that allows for it to survive in its environment? ____________.

• adaptation

• mutation

• evolution

• transformation