
Variation Notes - Savvas
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Michael Mcfadden
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12 Slides • 13 Questions
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes a variation?
A difference between individuals in a species passed down from a previous generation.
A similarity between individuals in a species.
A learned behavior in a population.
A temporary change in an individual.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of a physical variation in a population?
Different fur colors in rabbits
Learning new behaviors
Migration patterns
Seasonal hibernation
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Multiple Choice
What is the difference between behavioral variations and physical variations in a population?
Behavioral variations are differences in actions, while physical variations are differences in body structures.
Behavioral variations are differences in body structures, while physical variations are differences in actions.
Both refer to differences in body structures.
Both refer to differences in actions.
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Open Ended
Explain how color variations in wolves can be advantageous for their survival in different environments.
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Multiple Choice
How can variations be harmful to the survival of a population?
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Multiple Choice
A variation is a disadvantage if it prevents a population from successfully competing for ___.
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Multiple Select
Which of the following situations might make a moth’s white variation a disadvantage?
In a burnt forest
In a dirty environment
In a beach ecosystem
In a deep cave
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Multiple Choice
How can variations impact populations when the environment changes?
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Multiple Select
Select all the effects (2) that could lead to a decrease in population size due to environmental changes.
Mating calls may not be heard due to noise pollution.
Predators see white animals better in less snowy winters.
Fluffier tails help animals cool in hotter summers.
Animals with white winter fur coats blend in better in snowy winters.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of an environmental change that could decrease a population due to a variation?
Cities cause increased noise pollution, affecting animals with softer mating calls.
Summers become cooler over time, helping animals with fluffier tails.
Winter becomes colder and snowier, helping animals with white winter fur coats.
Cities become quieter, helping animals with softer mating calls.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes how variations impact populations when the environment changes?
Variations increase the chances of survival for some individuals.
Variations always harm the population.
Variations make all individuals identical.
Variations have no effect on populations.
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Open Ended
How can variations be helpful to a population?
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Poll
How do you feel about your understanding of "Variation" within populations?
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