Evolution: Part 5: Darwin's Theory of Natural Selection Flashcards
1
Q
Populations tend to ——–, to overpopulate, and to—-
A
Grow exponentially, exhaust their resources.
2
Q
Overpopulation results in…
A
Competition and struggle for existence.
3
Q
In any population, exists a…. and an…. ability to survive and reproduce.
A
Variation, Unequal.
4
Q
The survival of the fittest:
A
Only the best fit individuals survive and get to pass on their traits.
5
Q
What is the weakest part of Darwin’s Theory?
A
His inability to explain the sources of diversity in a population.
