Evolution and Natural Selection

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7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one way genetic variation contributes to evolution by natural selection?
It decreases the chances of survival for a species.
It provides different traits that may be advantageous in changing environments.
It ensures all individuals in a species are identical.
It prevents any changes in a species over time.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do environmental factors influence the process of natural selection?
They have no impact on natural selection.
They create new species instantly.
They determine which traits are advantageous for survival.
They eliminate all genetic variation.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a possible outcome for a species that cannot adapt to environmental changes?
The species will thrive and increase in number.
The species may become extinct.
The species will develop new traits overnight.
The species will remain unchanged indefinitely.
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4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes genetic variation?
It is the process by which organisms become extinct.
It is the difference in DNA among individuals within a species.
It is the similarity in traits among all species.
It is the process of environmental change.
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5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is genetic variation important for the survival of a species?
It ensures that all individuals are identical.
It allows for adaptation to changing environments.
It prevents any changes in the species.
It reduces the chances of survival.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role do environmental factors play in the diversity of organisms?
They have no role in diversity.
They create identical organisms.
They influence which traits are beneficial, leading to diversity.
They eliminate all diversity.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a genetic variation?
All birds having the same beak size.
Different fur colors in a population of rabbits.
Identical leaf shapes in all trees.
Uniform height in a population of humans.
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