Darwin's Theory Answers

According to the concept of “survival of the fittest," if a population of birds eats worms that they find deep under ground by using their beaks, which members of the bird population would be more fit?

Which was Charles Darwin’s contribution to the study of biology?

The map shows the allele frequency of sickled hemoglobin (HbS) and malaria endemicity in Africa. Which statement best explains the relationship between HbS allele frequency and malaria endemicity in Africa?

Which statement describes natural selection?

What is natural selection?

Which organism exhibits behavioral adaptation?

In the African savanna, more wildebeests are born than the environment can support. Which is most likely to happen over a period of years as a result?

Veronica wrote Charles Darwin’s main points on the board, but she made a mistake in one point.1. Since more offspring are produced than an environment can support, organisms within a population must compete for resources to survive.2. Due to variations within the population, some competitors will be better equipped for survival than others.3. The best-equipped organisms will survive and will produce well-equipped offspring. 4. Variations that help with survival will be passed on to future generations and will rapidly change the whole population.Which point is flawed as written above?

Which best describes the relationship between evolution and natural selection?

Koalas are marsupials that are found in eastern Australia. Although their ancestors lived mostly on the ground, modern koalas spend most of their time in eucalyptus trees. This is possible because their hands and feet have strong claws and opposable digits.What other adaptation could have helped koalas as they evolved from land dwellers to tree dwellers?