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Explain what is meant by this statement: Natural selection is an editing mechanism rather than a creative process.
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The word “theory” in theory of evolution is best replaced by______. a. fact b. hypothesis c. idea d. alternate explanation
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In one sentence each, identify the similarities and the differences between artificial selection and natural selection.
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Explain in details the process of natural selection and give two examples
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Explain how the agents of evolutionary change relate to the process of natural selection.
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Using evidence from the text, how did natural selection determine the survival of medeival humans during the black death( bubonic plague)? Please explain in 4 to 4 sentences
Use the words: variation, natural selection, favorable traits
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Place the steps of natural selection in sequential order
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Explain how the stickleback fish in this Alaskan Lake illustrated the process of natural selection.
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With respect to this form of natural selection, explain the meaning of the word directional.
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Explain why the statement, “organisms evolve in response to a change in an environment” is a common misconception in evolution.
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Misconception: Evolutionary theory implies that life evolved (and continues to evolve) randomly, or by chance.
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Lamarck suggested that organisms arise spontaneously and then become increasingly more complex. With a partner, discuss why this idea is not supported by the theory of natural selection.
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