When organisms are better adapted to their environment they will survive and
reproduce more successfully than organisms less adapted. This process is called —
Responses
cloning
selective breeding
natural selection
evolution of all species
natural selection
A farmer wants to plant a crop that grows well in a marshland environment. In order
to produce a good harvest, the most important characteristic this plant should have is
the ability to —
Responses
thrive in wet soil
mature quickly
survive in dry conditions
attract a variety of pollinators
thrive in wet soil
An example of a physical adaptation of an animal in a desert ecosystem would be when an organism —
Responses
has sharp claws for gripping and climbing tall trees
is only active at night to avoid the extreme heat of the day
hibernates through the summer to avoid the heat
remains cool due to large ears that encourage evaporation
remains cool due to large ears that encourage evaporation
A student observed a graduated cylinder with a volume of 600mL. After placing a large rock in the graduated cylinder the student observed a volume of 740mL. What is the volume of the large rock?
Responses
1340mL
740mL
104mL
140mL
140mL
Which piece of lab equipment would you need to measure the volume of an irregularly shaped object, like a rock?
Responses
Meter stick
Triple beam balance
Graduated cylinder
Thermometer
Graduated cylinder.
The correct answer is natural selection.
To arrive at this answer, we need to understand the meaning of each option and then narrow down our choices based on logical reasoning.
1. Cloning: Cloning is the process of creating genetically identical copies of an organism. While cloning can be used to replicate individuals with desirable traits, it does not involve the process of adaptation in response to the environment.
2. Selective breeding: Selective breeding is a human-guided process where organisms with desirable traits are chosen to breed and pass on those traits to the next generation. While it can lead to changes in traits over time, it is a controlled process, not driven by natural environmental pressures.
3. Natural selection: Natural selection is the process by which individuals with favorable traits that are well-suited to their environment have a higher chance of surviving and reproducing, passing on those traits to the next generation. Over time, this process can lead to changes in the characteristics of a population, increasing its overall fitness for survival and reproduction.
4. Evolution of all species: This option is a general statement that encompasses the concept of natural selection. Evolution refers to the process of change in living organisms over time, and natural selection is one of the mechanisms that drive evolution.
Based on the explanations above, we can conclude that the most appropriate answer is "natural selection" because it encompasses the concept of organisms being better adapted to their environment, resulting in increased survival and reproductive success.