Changes
This term means living things change slowly over millions of years.
evolution
This molecule carries genetic information.
DNA
A group of the same species living in one area is called this.
Insects developing pesticide resistance is an example of this process
Natural Selection
What are an organisms basic needs?
space, food, water,
What are example evolution has occurred in the past?
Fossils and DNA
Eye color is an example of this, determined by DNA.
Trait
traits change in a population over time because some traits do this.
survive better
Dark-colored moths survived better during the Industrial Revolution because they did this.
Blend in with soot covered trees
When resources are limited, organisms do this to survive.
compete
Evolution happens within these, not individual organisms.
populations
Random mutations in this molecule cause organisms to develop traits to adapt.
DNA
This term means the ability to survive and reproduce.
Fitness
Darwin’s finches developed different beak shapes because of this factor.
available food source
Plants with deeper roots survive better during drought because they can do this.
reach more water