Evolution/Natural Selection

inherited characteristic that increases chances of survival

organisms with traits well suited to their environment survive and reproduce at a greater rate

a growing population causes a scarcity of resources

differences in the DNA sequence

natural selection

Artificial selection

random selection

genetic manipulation

Homologous structures

Analogous structures

Vestigial structures

All of the above

Being bi-pedal & having language

Complex brains

Fully binocular vision

Partial binocular vision & opposable thumbs

Homologous structure

Analogous structure

Vestigial structure

None of the above

Bald Eagles are hunted until near extinction, population recovers.

Small group of iguanas floats to an island, starts a new population.

Red fox pups are more likely to survive in a snowy environment if they are born white.

Farmer chooses seeds from largest apples to plant next year. This results in larger apples from year to year.

Letting dogs choose their own mate

Letting plants pollinate on their own

Crossing a labrador and a poodle to create a labradoodle