Fill in the blanks with the dropdown menus to describe how variations within a population can provide advantages. Each answer is used only once.

Question

Variations provide a range of
within a population. When the environment changes, individuals with certain variations may possess traits that are
suited to the new conditions. These individuals have a
chance of surviving and
, and passing on their beneficial traits to future generations.

Answer 1

Variations provide a range of **diversity** within a population. When the environment changes, individuals with certain variations may possess traits that are **better** suited to the new conditions. These individuals have a **higher** chance of surviving and **reproducing**, and passing on their beneficial traits to future generations.