2 - Natural Selection: The Driving Force of Evolution
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What is the main mechanism of evolution?
💡 Hint: Think about what drives changes in species over time.
What does adaptation refer to?
💡 Hint: Consider how traits help an organism in its environment.
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What are the four key components of natural selection?
💡 Hint: Remember V.I.O.D.
Is genetic variation essential for natural selection to operate?
💡 Hint: Consider how differences in traits affect survival.
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Describe a scenario where evolutionary changes could be rapid due to recent environmental changes and provide an example.
💡 Hint: Think about how human activities alter the environments of organisms.
Analyze how speciation through allopatric mechanisms can lead to biodiversity within a given ecosystem.
💡 Hint: Consider examples like Darwin's finches on the Galapagos Islands.
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