Question

mini glossary
adaptations: any variation that makes an organism better suited to its environment
evolution: change in inherited characteristics over time
gradualism: hypothesis that describes evolution as a slow, ongoing process by which one species changes to a new species
natural selection: theory that states that organisms with traits best suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce
punctuated equilibrium: hypothesis that says rapid evolution comes about when the mutation of a few genes results in the appearance of a new species over a relatively short period of time
species: group of organisms that share similar characteristics and can reproduce among themselves to produce fertile offspring
variation: inherited trait that makes an individual different from other members of its species.

review the terms and their definitions in the mini glossary. write a sentence that describe a variation that helps an organism survive

Answer 1

An inherited variation, such as thicker fur in some foxes, helps those individuals retain heat in cold climates, increasing their chances of surviving and reproducing.