Selective Breeding and Natural Selection

Selective Breeding and Natural Selection

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6th - 7th Grade

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1.

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What are variations in a species?

Back

Variations are the differences among individuals of a species, such as different bird beaks.

2.

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Front

Which animals did Charles Darwin study at the Galapagos Islands?

Back

Charles Darwin studied finches at the Galapagos Islands.

3.

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Front

What is Natural Selection?

Back

Natural Selection is the process where organisms with advantageous traits survive and reproduce more successfully.

4.

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Front

What does 'Survival of the Fittest' mean?

Back

'Survival of the Fittest' describes the theory of natural selection, where the best-adapted organisms survive.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where did Charles Darwin travel to for his studies?

Back

Charles Darwin traveled to the Galapagos Islands.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Selective Breeding?

Back

Selective Breeding is the process of breeding plants or animals for specific traits.

7.

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How does Natural Selection differ from Selective Breeding?

Back

Natural Selection occurs naturally, while Selective Breeding is a human-directed process.

8.

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Front

What role do genes play in variations?

Back

Genes are the units of heredity that contribute to variations among individuals.

9.

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Front

Can you give an example of a trait?

Back

An example of a trait is the color of a bird's feathers.

10.

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Front

What is the significance of the Galapagos Islands in evolutionary studies?

Back

The Galapagos Islands are significant because they were studied by Darwin, leading to insights on evolution and natural selection.

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