A population of a tree snail species has different patterns in their shells. These slight
differences in appearance among the individual members ofthe species are called
variations. How do you think these variations get passed on from one generation of tree
snails to the next? Circle the answer that best matches your thinking.
A. from parents to offspring
B. through the environment
C. from both parents to offspring and through the environment

Which sentence is an example of a strong conclusion to an autobiography? a. i stayed after school three days in a row to practice onstage in the auditorium. b. i knew i would have to practice all week to memorize my dance for the recital. c. after the recital was over, i knew practicing was worth it, and i was looking forward to my next big challenge. d. on opening night, i danced in front of a packed auditorium.

Examine the two squirrel populations in the accompanying figure. the populations are separated by a geographic barrier. if after a long period of time the two species are no longer separated, what evidence is needed to determine if speciation has occurred? the figure shows two populations of squirrels separated by a geographic barrier. examine the two squirrel populations in the accompanying figure. the populations are separated by a geographic barrier. if after a long period of time the two species are no longer separated, what evidence is needed to determine if speciation has occurred? the figure shows two populations of squirrels separated by a geographic barrier. polyploidy is creating new species. the two populations are not interbreeding freely. hybrid offspring of the two populations begin to appear. one species will increase into a population size twice as large as the other species.

1. variations in a population of moths allow for some of its members to be able to adapt to environmental changes. the better adapted of the moths will be able to survive the change and thus prevail as the “fittest” of the species. (a) describe three mechanisms in which variation can occur within a species population. (b) explain which mechanism or mechanisms would be responsible for the survival of a population of peppered moths better than white moths in an environment affected by industrial soot. justify your answer.