Which statement does not represent one of Darwin's observations?
a. All individuals have an equal chance to survive and reproduce.
b. Changes in populations are gradual and take place over long periods of time.
c. Members of the same species may exhibit considerable variation.
d. Some characteristics are heritable and passed on to offspring.
e. Some characteristics afford their possessor a better chance of survival.
ANSWER: a
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The following graph shows the relationship between extinction and habitat area. Which statements help explain the trend shown on the graph? Check all that apply.
_____ Larger patches are more likely to be encountered by new immigrants.
_____ Larger patches are likely to have a more uniform habitat.
_____ Larger patch size reduces genetic drift.
_____ Larger patches are more geographically isolated than smaller patches.
_____ Species richness is higher on larger patches.
Additional:
Clarify Question
· What is the key concept addressed by the question?
Gather Content
· What do you already know about habitat area and extinction?
Choose Answer
· Given what you now know, what information and/or problem solving approach is most likely to produce the correct answer?
Reflect on Process
· Did your problem-solving process lead you to the correct answer? If not, where did the process break down or lead you astray? How can you revise your approach to produce a more desirable result?
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