Question

Match each of the four main principles of natural selection with its definition.Principles:1. Adaptation'2. Decent with modification3. Survival of the fittest4. OverproductionDefinitionsA) Over time natural selection will result in species with that are beneficial for survival within a certain environment.B) A certain variation or trait that allows the individual to survive better than other individuals. C) Organisms can produce more offspring than can actually survive. Therefore, they must compete against each other for resources.D) Only the organisms that are the best suited to survive their environment will reproduce and pass their traits, while others.

Answer 1

0. Adaptation, - A certain variation or trait that allows the individual to survive better than other individuals.

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1. Descent with modification, - Over time, natural selection will result in species with traits that are beneficial for survival within a certain environment.

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2. Survival of the fittest -, Only the organisms that are better suited to survive in their environment will live enough to reproduce and pass their traits.

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3. Overproduction ,- Organisms can produce more offspring than can actually survive. Therefore, they must compete against each other for resources.