Final answer:
The statement is false; the process described is artificial selection, where humans choose traits, whereas natural selection is an environmental process without human input.
Step-by-step explanation:
The statement in the question is false. The process where human breeders select the variations of traits to be passed on is called artificial selection, not natural selection. In contrast, natural selection is a process where the environment determines which individuals are more suited for survival and reproduction without human interference. Traits that confer a survival advantage are more likely to be passed on to the next generation as those individuals are more successful at surviving and reproducing.
For example, in the breeding of dogs, humans may select for a certain coat color or temperament, which is artificial selection. Meanwhile, in a wild bird population, natural selection may favor birds with beaks better suited to the available food sources, resulting in those birds being more likely to survive and pass those beak traits on to their offspring.