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Darwin's Theory — Quiz

Question 3 • 26-27 - C - RUSD Biology in the Living Earth

In the African savanna, more wildebeests are born than the environment can support. Which is most likely to happen over a period of years as a result?

Answer
A
The environment adapts by providing more resources to the growing population, increasing the chances of survival for individuals within the habitat.
B
Individuals that are well suited to the environment reproduce, and those that are not well suited die before they reproduce.
C
New food sources are discovered and become the regular diet.
D
The chances for survival of the population are reduced.

Explanation

When more wildebeests are born than the savanna can support, there is competition for limited resources such as food and water. Individuals better suited to those conditions are more likely to survive and reproduce, while less-suited individuals may die before reproducing. This describes natural selection, so the best choice is that well-suited individuals reproduce and others die before reproducing.

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