Give an example of how natural selection could benefit a species. Justify your response in two or more complete sentences in the essay box below.

Answer 1

One example of natural selection benefiting a species is the evolution of giraffes. As their habitat changed and food became scarce, the giraffes with longer necks were able to reach higher branches, giving them an advantage in survival and reproduction. Over time, the giraffes with longer necks were naturally selected for and passed on their genes to their offspring, resulting in the species we see today.