Question

which term refers to the process by which individuals that are better suited to the environment survive and reproduce therefore passing down their genes to their offspring? evolution adaptation natural selection variation

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each term:

• Evolution: The overall change in species over time, not the specific process of survival/reproduction of well - suited individuals.
• Adaptation: Refers to the trait that helps an organism survive, not the process of survival and reproduction of better - suited individuals.
• Natural Selection: Defined as the process where individuals better adapted to the environment survive, reproduce, and pass on their genes. This matches the description in the question.
• Variation: Differences among individuals in a population, not the process of survival and reproduction of well - suited individuals.

Answer:

C. Natural Selection