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Example Question #7 : 8th Grade Science
What is the process that enables organisms that are best suited for the environment to live and pass on their genetic traits.
Mutation
Environmental Selection
Natural Selection
Evolution
Natural Selection
Natural Selection is the process that enables organisms that are best suited for the environment to live and pass on their genetic traits.
Example Question #9 : 8th Grade Science
What is characterized as a mistake or change in an organism's DNA?
Natural Selection
Mutation
Evolution
Environmental Selection
Mutation
A mutation is characterized as a mistake or change in an organism's DNA.
Example Question #11 : 8th Grade Science
Fill in the blank:
When a species becomes better suited to its environment, it's said that the species has __________.
adapted
grown
mutated
evaporated
adapted
Adaptation is the processes in which a species becomes better suited to its environment; thus, the correct answer is adapted.
When a species becomes better suited to its environment, it's said that the species has adapted.
Example Question #12 : 8th Grade Science
Which of the following is a cause of extinction?
Deforestation
Agriculture
All options are correct
Habitat Fragmentation
All options are correct
There are many causes of extinction. Agriculture, habitat fragmentation, and deforestations are all causes of extinction.
Agriculture causes extinction by emitting toxins into the environment.
Habitat fragmentation causes extinction by changing an animals habitat. Usually, habitat fragmentation is caused by development breaking apart an animal's habitat.
Deforestation causes extinction by taking away animals's habitats. Deforestation is when forests are cut down.
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