Consider the following scenario: You notice that no two cats at the pet store are exactly alike. Some have spotted fur. Some have striped fur. Some have fur of one solid color. What term is used to describe your observation?(1 point)
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variation
fitness
fitness
natural selection
natural selection
selective pressure
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variation
What statement accurately describes the relationship between variations and fitness?(1 point)
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Variations always increase fitness.
Variations always increase fitness.
Variations can lead to either an increase or decrease in fitness.
Variations can lead to either an increase or decrease in fitness.
Fitness always increases variations.
Fitness always increases variations.
Fitness can lead to either an increase or decrease in variations.
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Variations always increase fitness.
Variations always increase fitness.
Variations can lead to either an increase or decrease in fitness.
Variations can lead to either an increase or decrease in fitness.
Fitness always increases variations.
Fitness always increases variations.
Fitness can lead to either an increase or decrease in variations.
Variations can lead to either an increase or decrease in fitness.
What is the name given to an observable characteristic of an organism?(1 point)
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phenotype
phenotype
mutation
mutation
genome
genome
genotype
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phenotype
phenotype
mutation
mutation
genome
genome
genotype
phenotype
Which variety of mouse is more likely to survive in a dry desert? (1 point)
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a mouse that needs more water
a mouse that needs more water
a mouse that needs less water
a mouse that needs less water
a mouse that has a shorter tail
a mouse that has a shorter tail
a mouse that has a longer tail
a mouse that has a longer tail
Responses
a mouse that needs more water
a mouse that needs more water
a mouse that needs less water
a mouse that needs less water
a mouse that has a shorter tail
a mouse that has a shorter tail
a mouse that has a longer tail
a mouse that has a longer tail
a mouse that needs less water
Which explanation is accurate about the survival and reproduction of a population?(1 point)
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If there are a limited variety of traits in a population, most traits will be a good fit with the environment.
If there are a limited variety of traits in a population, most traits will be a good fit with the environment.
If there are a limited variety of traits in a population, it is more likely that some individuals will be able to survive and reproduce.
If there are a limited variety of traits in a population, it is more likely that some individuals will be able to survive and reproduce.
If there are a wide variety of traits in a population, most traits will be a good fit with the environment.
If there are a wide variety of traits in a population, most traits will be a good fit with the environment.
If there are a wide variety of traits in a population, it is more likely that some individuals will be able to survive and reproduce.
If there are a wide variety of traits in a population, it is more likely that some individuals will be able to survive and reproduce.
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If there are a limited variety of traits in a population, most traits will be a good fit with the environment.
If there are a limited variety of traits in a population, most traits will be a good fit with the environment.
If there are a limited variety of traits in a population, it is more likely that some individuals will be able to survive and reproduce.
If there are a limited variety of traits in a population, it is more likely that some individuals will be able to survive and reproduce.
If there are a wide variety of traits in a population, most traits will be a good fit with the environment.
If there are a wide variety of traits in a population, most traits will be a good fit with the environment.
If there are a wide variety of traits in a population, it is more likely that some individuals will be able to survive and reproduce.
If there are a wide variety of traits in a population, it is more likely that some individuals will be able to survive and reproduce.
If there are a wide variety of traits in a population, it is more likely that some individuals will be able to survive and reproduce.
Which term means making sense of information?(1 point)
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evidence
evidence
reasoning
reasoning
investigation
investigation
explanation
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evidence
evidence
reasoning
reasoning
investigation
investigation
explanation
reasoning