Practice Artificial Selection Vs Natural Selection (8) - Evolution and Natural Selection

Practice: Artificial Selection vs Natural Selection

Lesson 8Evolution and Natural Selection

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Question 1.
Define natural selection in one sentence.
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Think about survival in an environment.
Question 2.
What is one real-world example of artificial selection?
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Consider breeding pets or crops.
3Question 3.
What is the main driving force of natural selection?
- Human choice
- Environmental pressures
- Random chance
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Consider what nature selects for.
4Question 4.
True or False: Artificial selection can lead to unintended consequences such as reduced genetic diversity.
- True
- False
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Think about the impacts of selective breeding.
Question 5.
Discuss the implications of artificial selection on future generations of bred organisms. How might it affect their adaptability in changing environments?
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Consider how breeding practices could leave out beneficial traits.
Question 6.
Evaluate the role of genetic variation in both natural and artificial selection. Compare their importance in evolutionary processes.
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Think about the processes that require diversity in genes and traits.

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