Consider the Following Statement: the Slow Changes in a Species

question 91

Multiple Choice

Consider the following statement: The slow changes in a species that occur over time are influenced in a large part by whether or not genetically based traits give an organism an advantage.This first half of this statement is referring to __________,whereas the second half is describing the principle known as __________.

• A) mutations;adaptation.
• B) evolution;natural selection.
• C) natural selection;adaptations
• D) natural selection;evolution

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Definitions:

Subduction Zone

A geological region at convergent boundaries where one tectonic plate moves under another and into the mantle, leading to volcanic and seismic activity.

Aftershocks

Smaller earthquakes that occur after a main earthquake and in the same area.

Landslides

The descent of soil, stones, or detritus downhill caused by gravitational pull.

Tsunami

A series of ocean waves with extremely long wavelengths caused by large-scale disturbances such as underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides.