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A model of natural selection

Quiz by Oak National Academy: KS3 Science (2)

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  • Q1
    Individuals with advantageous characteristics are more likely to survive and reproduce. This leads to a process called natural ______.
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  • Q2
    There are differences between these two individuals of the same species of peppered moth. Which word do we use in science for these differences?
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    reproduction
    natural selection
    variation
    competition
    30s
  • Q3
    Which moth has an advantage in the competition to hide from predators?
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    the dark-coloured moth
    neither moth has an advantage
    the light-coloured moth
    both moths have the advantage
    30s
  • Q4
    Which moth is the most likely to survive to reproduce?
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    the two moths are equally likely to survive to reproduce
    the light-coloured moth
    the dark-coloured moth
    neither moth is likely to survive to reproduce
    30s
  • Q5
    The genes for which type of colouration are most likely to become more common in later generations of the moths?
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    the genes for dark-colouration
    the genes for light-colouration
    the genes for both types of colouration will be equally common
    30s
  • Q6
    Most of the trees in the moths’ habitat change to have light-coloured bark. Put the statements in order, to explain how this could cause the population of moths to change.
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