Question

identify whether the following statements are true or false. organisms in a population must compete for resources in order to survive. the best equipped organisms survive. organisms of the same species are equipped with the same survival skills. over time, beneficial variations of an organisms will spread through generations and gradually change the population as a whole.

Explanation:

1. For "Organisms in a population must compete for resources in order to survive": In nature, resources like food, water, and space are limited. So organisms in a population do compete for these to survive. So this statement is true.
2. For "The best equipped organisms survive": This is related to natural selection. Organisms with traits that help them better obtain resources, avoid predators etc. (best equipped) are more likely to survive and reproduce. So this is true.
3. For "Organisms of the same species are equipped with the same survival skills": Within a species, there is genetic variation. So not all organisms of the same species have the same survival skills (e.g., some may be better at finding food, some at avoiding predators due to variations). So this is false (which matches the selected option).
4. For "Over time, beneficial variations of an organisms will spread through generations and gradually change the population as a whole": This is the process of natural selection and evolution. Beneficial variations (adaptations) that help survival and reproduction are passed on, and over time, the population changes as these variations become more common. So this is true.

Answer:

1. Organisms in a population must compete for resources in order to survive: true
2. The best equipped organisms survive: true
3. Organisms of the same species are equipped with the same survival skills: false
4. Over time, beneficial variations of an organisms will spread through generations and gradually change the population as a whole: true