Which Statement Illustrates the Connection Between Natural Selection and Overreproduction

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which statement illustrates the connection between natural selection and overreproduction of a population?

• A) Populations vary in their inherited traits.
• B) Species produce more offspring than can survive in the environment.
• C) Individuals with inherited traits that promote survival tend to have more surviving offspring.
• D) Individuals with traits that do not enhance survival cannot reproduce.

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Definitions:

Dominance

Power, status, and control communicated by such nonverbal cues as a relaxed posture, greater personal space, and protected personal space.

Nonverbal Cues

Communication signals or expressions that are not spoken or written, such as facial expressions, gestures, and body language.

Movement

A change in position, location, or state, often referring to physical actions or trends within society or culture.

Gestures

Movements of the body, especially the hands and arms, that are used to express feelings or convey information.