Vocabulary
The formation of new species in the course of evolution
(Fitness, Speciation, Selective Pressure, Genetic Variation)
Speciation
Polar bears develop thicker fur over generations to stay warm in a cold environment
(Predation, Climate, Food Scarcity)
Climate
An animal grows thicker fur to protect themself from the frigid cold.
(Structural, Behavioral, Physiological)
Structural
What is the name of the lady from the recent flashback in Holes?
Kissing Kate Barlow
External Factors like predators or climate that affect an animals ability to survive.
(Fitness, Speciation, Selective Pressure, Genetic Variation)
Selective Pressure
Green beetles are able to survive in a lush, green forest because they blend into their environment with camoflage. Brown beetles, however, are easier to see for hunting birds.
(Climate, Predation, Food Scarcity, Biological Mechanisms)
Predation
An animal hunts at night in order to keep itself safe from other predators
Behavioral
What was the name of the man who loved onions and fixed up the school?
Sam
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Giopolinators developed a unique chromosome to protect themselves from parasites in the environment.
(Climate, Predation, Food Scarcity, Biological Mechanisms)
Biological Mechanisms
Mongooses have resistance to certain snake venoms, allowing them to survive the bites.
(Structural, Behavioral, Physiological)
Physiological
What happened to Mr. Sir when he reported Stanley’s theft to the warden?
CORRECT!
A measure of how well an organism survives and reproduces.
(Fitness, Speciation, Selective Pressure, Genetic Variation)
Fitness
Giraffes have grown longer necks overtime to reach edible leaves on tall trees.
(Climate, Predation, Food Scarcity, Biological Mechanisms)
Food Scarcity
An animal developed a slow metabolism in order to be less dependent on daily meals.
Physiological
What was the donkey’s name from the flashback?
Mary Lou
Differences in DNA among individuals that provides raw material for evolution.
(Fitness, Speciation, Selective Pressure, Genetic Variation)
Genetic Variation
Chameleons are able to blend into their environments, staying hidden from the wandering eyes of other animals.
(Climate, Predation, Food Scarcity, Biological Mechanisms)
Predation
A snikiopedal bird developed sharper and longer claws to be able to dig bugs from under rocks.
(Structural, Behavioral, Physiological, Biological Mechanisms)
Structural
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