Concept Matrix- Chapter 4

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DIRECTIONS: Fill in the Concept Matrix below. For cells where the topic in the far left row is the same as the topic in the top row, provide the DEFINITION
of the term. For example, in the first empty cell in the upper-left corner of the matrix, provide the definition for ecosystems. For cells where the topic in the
far left row is the different as the topic in the top row, provide the RELATIONSHIP/CONNECTION between the two words.

NOTE: When you have completed filling in this matrix, go to File > Save As and save the file with YOUR LAST NAME in the file name.

Natural selection Adaptation Speciation

Natural selection
Definition: The expression of genetic
variation over time by succeeding
generations
Relationship/Connection: When
Adaptation occurs, the change in
environment and how two species
react and respond to each other, may
cause natural selection. This varies
on the needs to survive, and whether
specifics traits would benefit that
need.
Relationship/Connection: Speciation
heavily depends on natural selection, and
its development for a species within its
environment, and how or when the
species interacts with another kind over
time.

Adaptation Definition: Any genetically Relationship/Connection: Adaptation can

controlled, structural, physiological,
or behavioral characteristic that helps
an organism survive and reproduce
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under a given set of environmental
conditions.
cause the start of Speciation due to a
species needing to grow within its needs,
including the change of environment. The
changing of environment may cause two
species to interact, natural selection may
occur, and speciation has the potential to
be the result.
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Speciation Definition: Formation of two species from

one species because of divergent natural
selection in response to changes in
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thousands of years.