Question

determine whether each statement is true or false according to darwin’s theory.
organisms within a population must compete for resources to survive.
the least - equipped organisms may not survive.
over time, inheritance of beneficial variations can change the entire species.
all organisms in a population are equally equipped for survival.
some organisms will outcompete others.

Explanation:

1. "Organisms within a population must compete for resources to survive": According to Darwin's theory, organisms in a population compete for limited resources (food, space, etc.) as part of natural selection. So this is True.
2. "The least - equipped organisms may not survive": In natural selection, organisms with traits less suited to the environment (least - equipped) are less likely to survive. So this is True.
3. "Over time, inheritance of beneficial variations can change the entire species": Beneficial variations that are heritable can accumulate over generations, leading to species change (evolution). So this is True.
4. "All organisms in a population are equally equipped for survival": Populations have variation in traits; not all organisms are equally equipped. So this is False.
5. "Some organisms will outcompete others": Due to variation in traits and competition for resources, some organisms (with better - suited traits) will outcompete others. So this is True.

Answer:

1. True
2. True
3. True
4. False
5. True