B1.7 varation revsion

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What does survival of the fittest mean?
Survival of the fittest means the organism best adapted to its surrounding is more likely to survive.
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Which of the following is an example of continuous variation?
Height is an example of continuous variation. Eye colour is an example of discontinuous variation.
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What is likely to happen to an individual that is poorly suited to its environment?
It will not survive to reproduce
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How is the polar bear adapted to survive the cold temperatures?
A polar bear has layers of fat and fur for insulation. A large surface area to volume ratio would mean the polar bear lost heat quickly.
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How does the Pompeii worm survive the high temperatures of the hydrothermal vent?
The thick layer of bacteria protects the Pompeii worm from the heat. The Pompeii worm does not move from its position.
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What is discontinuous variation often caused by?
Inherited variation
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Which of the following is an example of continuous variation?

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Height is an example of continuous variation. Eye colour is an example of discontinuous variation.

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What is likely to happen to an individual that is poorly suited to its environment?

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How is the polar bear adapted to survive the cold temperatures?

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How does the Pompeii worm survive the high temperatures of the hydrothermal vent?

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