Science Review

What is an adaptation?

A variation is a _______ between
individuals of the same species

What process can cause variation?

True/False
individual organisms can adapt new traits in order to survive

A process that occurs when organisms that are better adapted to their environment are able to survive and reproduce is called __________?

the wings of a seagull, the hooves of a horse and webbed feet of a duck are all examples of. . .
A. Structural adaptation
B. Physiological adaptation
C. Behavioral adaptation

The migration of a duck, the hibernation of a bear are examples of. . .
A. Structural adaptation
B. Physiological adaptation
C. Behavioral adaptation

saliva digesting carbohydrates and the protein web made by a spider are examples of. . .
A. Structural adaptation
B. Physiological adaptation
C. Behavioral adaptation

Which adaptation would help an animal in an aquatic environment?
Wings, webbed feet of fur?

A birds diet consists of berries. During the summer when many berries are available, the competition between the birds for food will___________ .
(Increase or Decrease)

the side of a volcano following an eruption that is starting to grow small weeds is undergoing ________succession

the first species to colonize an area is a ________ ________ .

______ is a example of a pioneer species .

An adaptation where color matching is used so an organism can blend into its surroundings is?

the process by which humans use animal breeding and plant breeding to select variations that are useful is called . . .

adaptations of an organism might include. . .
A. Camouflage
B. Streamlined bodies
C. ability of a plant to hold water in its stems
D. All of the above

a scientist cross 2 different varieties of corn to produce 1 variety that has traits from both corns which help the corn fight against pests. What is this technique an ex. of . . .

an ecosystem has the ability to support, maintain, or endure and remain productive over a long period of time is called its. . .

biodiversity is . . .

what is the biggest threat to biodiversity?

We sometimes introduce species into areas they are not usually found. This is called an ________ _______

An example of habitat destruction is _____________ . This is a threat to biodiversity.

_______ ________ is the variety of all the genetic material that is present in organisms {due to sexual reproduction}

Why is diversity of genetic material important to the stability of ecosystems?

Darwin's theory of Natural Selection says that a _______ can adapt over time to survive and reproduce.