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Natural Sel/ Evoluti
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Adaptation | an inherited trait evolved through natural selection that makes a population well suited to living and reproducing in its environment |
| Evolution | the inherited changes that occur in a population over time |
| Genetic Variation | differences in the inherited traits of different individuals (different types of beak, different colors of fur) |
| Natural Selection | natural selection the process through which individuals in a population with certain inherited traits are more likely to survive and reproduce than individuals with less favorable traits in a specific environment |
| Population | population a group of individuals of the same species that live and reproduce in the same place |
| Trait | a characteristic of an organism (color, patterns, size, shape) |
| Survival | continuing to live or exist, typically in spite of an accident or difficult circumstances. |
| Independent Variable | something that is changed on purpose by the scientist |
| Dependent Variable | might be affected by the change in the independent variable; What is observed or measured |
| Control Variable | a variable that is kept the same; also called a constant |