1. Which of the following statements best describes natural selection?
a) It involves the intentional breeding of organisms to produce desired traits.
b) It is the process by which individuals with advantageous traits are more likely to survive and reproduce.
c) It is a random process that determines which individuals will survive and reproduce.
d) It is the process by which all individuals in a population will eventually develop the same traits.
2. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for natural selection to occur?
a) Variation in traits within a population.
b) Inheritance of traits from parents to offspring.
c) Random selection of individuals to survive and reproduce.
d) Differential survival and reproduction based on specific traits.
3. True or False: Natural selection always results in the evolution of new species.
4. What is the main driving force behind natural selection?
a) Environmental changes
b) Human intervention
c) Genetic mutations
d) Artificial selection
5. Which of the following scenarios is an example of natural selection?
a) A farmer selectively breeding cows for high milk production.
b) A fish population evolving larger fins to swim faster in response to predators.
c) A group of birds changing color to blend in with their environment.
d) A dog owner choosing to breed their dog with another based on appearance.
Natural selection online practice 7B
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