Sexual Selection and the Evolution of Sexual Dimorphism Reading Worksheet | Biology II | Grades 9–12

Sexual Selection and the Evolution of Sexual Dimorphism Reading Worksheet is a reading passage with comprehension questions for Biology II (grades 9–12) on Sexual Selection and the Evolution of Sexual Dimorphism (chapter: Natural Selection & Speciation).

Pairs with: Natural Selection & Speciation Slide Show Presentation; Natural Selection & Speciation Guided Notes; Natural Selection & Speciation Lesson Quiz; Natural Selection & Speciation Unit Test.

Sample item: “2. What is sexual selection, and how does it resolve the biological paradox of conspicuous male traits?”

What's inside: Sexual Selection and the Evolution of Sexual Dimorphism - Natural Selection & Speciation (editable .docx + PDF, about 1,714 words, 8 pages); answer key / model answers for the teacher.

Standards: NGSS High School Life Science (HS-LS) disciplinary core ideas and the science practices of analyzing data and constructing explanations.

Resource type: Reading Worksheet. Format: editable Microsoft Word file plus a ready-to-print PDF.

Classroom use: Assign as a reading for class or homework, then discuss the questions. Built for Biology II, grades 9–12.

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