
Natural Selection Lesson-Diseases
Presentation
•
Biology
•
9th - 12th Grade
•
Easy
+1
Standards-aligned
LATRICE WOODS
Used 10+ times
FREE Resource
15 Slides • 5 Questions
1
2
3
4
Multiple Choice
5
6
7
8
9
Multiple Choice
There is a species of beetle that has two variations in the population: brown beetles and green beetles. About 82% of all brown beetles survive to adulthood while only 31% of green beetles survive to adulthood. Which of the following statements is true about the fitness of these beetles?
The green beetles have higher fitness
The brown beetles have higher fitness
The green beetles have more adaptations
The brown and green beetles have the same level of fitness
10
11
12
13
14
Match
Match the following principles of natural selection
Variation
Inherit
Over-production
Selection
Evolution
There is genetic variation within populations which can be inherited
Offspring has traits similar to those of the parents
More offspring are produced than survive
Some variations/traits are favorable for survival
Population will change over time through inherited variability and selection
There is genetic variation within populations which can be inherited
Offspring has traits similar to those of the parents
More offspring are produced than survive
Some variations/traits are favorable for survival
Population will change over time through inherited variability and selection
15
16
17
Multiple Choice
The three species pictured do not share a common ancestor, yet have evolved to have a similar anatomy and life style. This is an example of ?
Homologous Structures
Divergent Evolution
Vestigial Organs
Convergent Evolution
18
Multiple Choice
As smaller lizard like reptiles hid in rock crevices to avoid larger predators and feed on smaller insects they found that shorter legs could get further in and find more insects. Over time through many generations snakes evolved as the legs were slowly lost.
Convergent
Divergent
Coevolution
19
20
Show answer
Auto Play
Slide 1 / 20
SLIDE
Similar Resources on Wayground
15 questions
Globalization
Presentation
•
9th - 12th Grade
14 questions
Geo 10-6
Presentation
•
9th - 12th Grade
16 questions
Writing an essay - Hooks
Presentation
•
9th - 12th Grade
16 questions
Email Etiquette
Presentation
•
9th - 12th Grade
16 questions
The Theory of Evolution
Presentation
•
8th Grade
13 questions
SI Unit Prefix Conversions
Presentation
•
9th - 12th Grade
13 questions
Energy Pyramid
Presentation
•
9th - 11th Grade
15 questions
4.7a Domain and Range
Presentation
•
9th - 12th Grade
Popular Resources on Wayground
10 questions
HCS SCI 03 Summer School Review 4
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
11 questions
HSMS - Standard Response Protocol
Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
16 questions
1.1-1.2 Quiz Review
Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
12 questions
Exponent Expressions
Quiz
•
6th Grade
20 questions
Adding and Subtracting Integers
Quiz
•
6th - 7th Grade
11 questions
Northeast States
Quiz
•
3rd - 4th Grade
10 questions
Characterization
Quiz
•
3rd - 7th Grade
10 questions
Common Denominators
Quiz
•
5th Grade