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level: Support for the theory of evolution by natural selection (HARD)

Questions and Answers List

Question	Answer
The scientific theory proposing that all species have changed over time.	Theory of Evolution
What did Charles Darwin propose about species over time?	Charles Darwin proposed the theory that all species had changed over time (they've evolved).
The process by which individuals with advantageous traits are more likely to survive and reproduce.	Natural Selection
What process did Charles Darwin suggest drives species change?	He suggested they changed through a process called natural selection.
Differences in traits among individuals of a population.	Variation
What did Darwin notice about species?	He noticed that there is a wide variety even within one species.
The ability of an organism to stay alive and reproduce in its environment.	Survival
Why did Darwin argue that some individuals of a species more likely to survive in their environment?	Because he noticed there was a wide variety within their species.
The process by which organisms produce offspring.	Reproduction
What happens to individuals who survive long enough to breed?	They are more likely to survive long enough to breed (produce offspring).