variation
What causes variation?
mutations
In a dark environment, would a dark or light moth have the competitive advantage?
dark moth
what is adaptation?
when an organism becomes better suited to survive in an environment
when does overpopulation occur?
when a habitat reaches its carrying capacity
what is natural selection?
the process where organisms are better adapted to live in their environment
is variation natural or forced?
natural
In grass, would a grasshopper or a monarch butterfly have a competitive advantage?
grasshopper
how is natural selection connected to adaptation
natural selection is the process that helps with adaptation
what does overpopulation do to an environment?
destroys it
what is evolution?
the process where populations of organisms change over time
is variation physical or behavioral?
both
would a stronger or weaker lion have the competitive advantage?
stronger
what helps with adaptation and evolution?
natural selection
what is a carrying capacity?
the maximum population size an environment can sustain
what is biodiversity?
the total variety of life on earth
What does variation do to the traits of an organism?
introduces different traits
would a baby goat or adult goat have the competitive advantage?
adult goat
what is another term for an adaptation?
specific biological trait
does overpopulation increase or decrease biodiversity?
decrease
what is variation?
the difference in traits and behaviors in organisms
what is genetic variation?
the diversity of DNA sequences
would a pack of 5 big lions or 8 small lions have the competitive advantage?
5 big lions
what occurs with adaptation?
evolution
how does overpopulation affect sustainability?
leads to a increased demand of resources
what is sustainability?
the ability of ecosystems to remain diverse, healthy, and productive over time.