2. Chapter Menu Lesson 1: Natural Selection
Lesson 2: Adaptation and Extinction
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3. 5.1 Natural Selection evolution naturalist natural selection
adaptation

4. Charles Darwin Evolution is change over time.
5.1 Natural Selection
Charles Darwin
Evolution is change over time.
The naturalist Charles Darwin was the first person to write a thorough collection of evidence supporting evolution.
Darwin’s theory serves as the basis of all biological research today.

5. 5.1 Natural Selection
Charles Darwin (cont.)
Darwin explored South America and its remote islands, such as the Galapagos, on the HMS Beagle.

6. Darwin’s Observations
5.1 Natural Selection
Darwin’s Observations
Darwin made observations about the diversity and uniqueness of organisms.
Many of the animals on the Galapagos were similar, but not the same as organisms in mainland South America.
Darwin reasoned that perhaps the organisms in the Galapagos originally came from South America and over time, they had evolved.

7. 5.1 Natural Selection
Tortoises
Darwin found giant tortoises on all the Galapagos Islands, but nowhere else.
He reasoned that each new population changed slightly, or evolved, to fit its unique environment on the island.

8. 5.1 Natural Selection
Finches
Darwin was impressed by the diversity of finches on the Galapagos.
Darwin explained that if individuals from a species were separated, future generations might look and behave differently.
The finches became different because they became suited to the different habitats on the islands.

9. 5.1 Natural Selection
Selective Breeding
Selective breeding is breeding plants and animals to get offspring with desired characteristics.
This does not lead to a new species— the organism can still breed with other members of its species.

10. Darwin’s Theory of Natural Selection
Organisms with traits that allowed them to survive under particular environmental conditions produced more offspring.
Eventually those traits would be common in the species.
How can natural selection be modeled?

11. 5.1 Natural Selection
Genetic Variation
Sometimes changes occur in genes and a new trait is created.
If the trait is beneficial, the organism may survive and pass the trait on to the next generation.
Genetic variation is necessary for evolution to occur.

12. Population Growth and Struggle to Survive
5.1 Natural Selection
Population Growth and Struggle to Survive
Although resources are limited, animals often produce more offspring than could survive.
Darwin decided this was a natural process that selected which organism survived, and called it natural selection.
Adaptation refers to traits that increase the likelihood of surviving and reproducing in a particular environment.

13. 5.1 Natural Selection
Natural Selection
Four steps or requirements of Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection:
Step 1: Overproduction
Step 2: Relative similarity
Step 3: Inherited variation
Step 4: Natural selection

14. Natural Selection (cont.)
Overproduction
Inherited Variation
Variation
Natural Selection

15. B their similarity to those on the mainland
5.1 Natural Selection A B C D
What did Darwin observe about the tortoises and finches in the Galapagos?
A their large size
B their similarity to those on the mainland
C their adaptations to their environments
D their friendliness
Lesson 1 Review

16. What is necessary for evolution to occur? A selective breeding
5.1 Natural Selection A B C D
What is necessary for evolution to occur?
A selective breeding
B genetic variation
C populations isolated on islands
D none of the above
Lesson 1 Review

17. What is not a main source of genetic variation? A differences in diet
5.1 Natural Selection A B C D
What is not a main source of genetic variation?
A differences in diet
B sexual reproduction
C mutations
D gamete formation
Lesson 1 Review

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19. 5.2 Adaptation and Extinction
structural adaptation
camouflage
mimicry
behavioral adaptation
extinct

20. Adaptations Humans can change their environment to meet their needs.
5.2 Adaptation and Extinction
Adaptations
Humans can change their environment to meet their needs.
Organisms have evolved adaptations to their environment by the process of natural selection.

21. Understanding Adaptations
5.2 Adaptation and Extinction
Understanding Adaptations
Adaptations are inherited traits that increase an organism’s chance of surviving and reproducing in a particular environment.
Adaptations are the final products of the long process of natural selection.
Adaptations are naturally selected for, not intentional.
Not all traits are adaptations.

22. 5.2 Adaptation and Extinction
Types of Adaptations
Structural adaptations are aspects of the physical body that help organisms survive and reproduce.
Camouflage—coloring that blends with the environment—makes organisms difficult to see.

23. Types of Adaptations (cont.)
5.2 Adaptation and Extinction
Types of Adaptations (cont.)
Mimicry is when one species (the mimic) looks like another species (the model) in order to deceive a third species.
Behavioral adaptations are actions or behaviors that help organisms survive and reproduce.

24. 5.2 Adaptation and Extinction
A species becomes extinct when all the individuals of a particular species die off.
There have been several major extinction events in history.

25. Causes of Extinction Loss of habitat Loss of genetic diversity
5.2 Adaptation and Extinction
Causes of Extinction
Loss of habitat
Loss of genetic diversity
Competition with exotic species
Inability to adapt

26. Causes of Extinction (cont.)
5.2 Adaptation and Extinction
Causes of Extinction (cont.)

27. What is not an example of an adaptation? A inbreeding B camouflage
5.2 Adaptation and Extinction A B C D
What is not an example of an adaptation?
A inbreeding
B camouflage
C mimicry
D behavior
Lesson 2 Review

28. Why do some non-desirable traits remain in a population?
5.2 Adaptation and Extinction A B C D
Why do some non-desirable traits remain in a population?
A selective breeding
B mutation
C they are genetically linked to more beneficial traits
D they may be useful in the future
Lesson 2 Review

29. C loss of genetic diversity D competition with exotic species
5.2 Adaptation and Extinction A B C D
What cause for extinction would most likely be involved in rapid environmental changes such as climate change?
A loss of habitat
B inability to adapt
C loss of genetic diversity
D competition with exotic species
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32. A adaptations to particular environments B C D
What is evolution?
A adaptations to particular environments
B genetic change in a population over time
C natural selection
D differences in traits
Chapter Assessment 1

33. What is necessary for natural selection to occur? A genetic variation B C D
What is necessary for natural selection to occur?
A genetic variation
B constant environmental conditions
C isolate populations
D shortage of offspring
Chapter Assessment 2

34. A B C D
Which of the following is NOT one of the main sources of genetic variation in a population?
A mutations
B learned abilities
C formation of gametes
D sexual reproduction
Chapter Assessment 3

35. Which of the causes of extinction is not influenced by human actions?
A inability to adapt
B loss of genetic diversity
C loss of habitat
D competition with exotic species
Chapter Assessment 4

36. Why do desert rabbits have mottled fur? A behavioral adaptations C D
Why do desert rabbits have mottled fur?
A behavioral adaptations
B mimicry
C camouflage
D incomplete dominance
Chapter Assessment 5

37. B environmental factors C both D neither
SCI 3.a A B C D
What causes evolution?
A genetic variation
B environmental factors
C both
D neither
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38. A they have no natural predators B there are more of them
SCI 3.e A B C D
What is one reason exotic species can sometimes outcompete native species?
A they have no natural predators
B there are more of them
C the new environment is more favorable
D the natives are not adapted
CA Standards Practice 2

39. When do we designate a species as threatened or endangered?
SCI 3.e A B C D
When do we designate a species as threatened or endangered?
A when there is one population left
B when the number of individuals falls below a certain level
C when population numbers are declining
D when genetic variation is low
CA Standards Practice 3

40. Which is required for natural selection to occur?
SCI 3.a A B C D
Which is required for natural selection to occur?
A inherited variation
B overproduction of offspring
C genetic variation
D all of the above
CA Standards Practice 4

41. A overproduction of offspring
SCI 3.b A B C D
Which of the following did not contribute to Darwin’s development of the theory of natural selection?
A overproduction of offspring
B competition with exotic species in the Galapagos
C an essay on human population growth
D similarities and differences of species in the Galapagos
CA Standards Practice 5

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