In your own words: In one to three sentances, explain the difference between natural and artificial selection. How does the selection criteria differ between the two? (Use 10 year old words and and do only one sentence)

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Natural selection is when animals or plants adapt to their environments over time, becoming more suited to survive and reproduce. Artificial selection is when humans selectively breed plants or animals for specific traits, like size or color, without letting nature choose.
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Natural selection is when animals or plants change to survive better on their own, while artificial selection is when humans change plants or animals on purpose to make them better in certain ways.
Shorter
Natural selection happens in nature, where organisms change to survive, while artificial selection is when humans change organisms on purpose.