Darwin's Theory of Natural Selection Emphasizes That Species That Are

question 81

Multiple Choice

Darwin's theory of natural selection emphasizes that species that are better adapted to their environment ________.

• A) live longer lives
• B) produce more offspring than do those that are less well adapted
• C) ultimately prey upon the less well adapted
• D) require fewer offspring to dominate their environment

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Definitions:

Wernicke's Area

A region of the brain that is involved in understanding language, located in the temporal lobe on the left hemisphere for most people.

Temporal Lobe

A region of the brain involved in processing auditory information and is essential for memory formation and language comprehension.

Words

Symbolic units of language used to convey meaning and communicate ideas.

Limbic Structure

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved in instinct and mood control, as well as the processing of emotions and memories.