Which statement about natural selection is true? a. natural selection and evolution are two terms for the same phenomenon. b. natural selection is an outdated theory to explain how evolution took place. c. natural selection is the process by which organisms with more beneficial traits are more likely to survive and reproduce. d. natural selection is the process by which organisms develop variation in traits, which gives them a better chance of survival.

The answer is C. Natural selection is about ones traits being better than another’s which allow it to survive in the wilds longer.

C.  

Natural selection is the process by which organisms with more beneficial traits are more likely to survive and reproduce

Explanation:

Natural selection is a driving force for evolution that operates of genetic variations. The individuals with beneficial genetic traits are able to survive and reproduce more as compared to the other individuals with no beneficial traits.

This differential reproductive and survival rate of organisms due to adaptive genetic traits is called natural selection.  

the answers are a and c