Traits
Evolution
Evidence
Cladograms/Trees
100
Which kind of trait: a leopard's paw and a lion's paw
Homologous
100
What is the difference between microevolution and macroevolution?
Micro is over shorter time, macro is over a longer time
Macroevolution is also called the theory of evolution, while microevolution is the observable, recorded changes in species.
100
What is "evidence"?
Facts that can be used to support a conclusion
100
Which organisms are thought to be more closely related: chicken, hawk, human
Chicken and a hawk (both are birds)
200
Which kind of trait: whale pelvis bones
vestigial
200
Which kind of evolution: we have hundreds of breeds of dogs (195 according to the AKC, 339 according to the FCI)
Adaptive Radiation
200
Macroevolution and common descent, the idea that species are descended from common ancestors, are examples of...
Theories
200
More closely related species are shown by ___ branches, less closely related species are shown by ___ branches
short, long
300
Which kind of trait: a scorpion's tail and a rattlesnake tail
Analogous: they are similar shapes, but they have very different structures
300
Which kind of evolution: A dragonfly and a hawk both have wings.
Convergent Evolution
300
Law, theory, or evidence?
The sky is blue
Evidence
300
Who is the closest relative of a crocodile?
Bird
400
Which kind of trait: A human hand and a cat's paw
Homologous: they have many of the same bones/structures
400
Which kind of evolution: A lion has sharp claws, a buffalo has thick skin
Coevolution
400
Law, theory, or evidence?
Summers in Maine are warmer than winters.
Evidence or Law
400
Make a cladogram/phylogenetic tree for wolf, horse, cat, leopard, tortoise
500
What is the difference between a vestigial trait and a homologous trait? (ex. whale pelvis and hippo pelvis)
Both are thought to come from a common ancestor. Usually vestigial serve no purpose anymore, while homologous are used.
500
Which kind of evolution? A bearded dragon has spiny skin, a rosebush has thorns.
Convergent evolution
500
What is the difference between a theory and a law?
Theories explain why or how something happened. Laws let you predict what will happen.
500
What are the 4 types of evidence scientists think support evolution?
-Anatomy
-Molecular Biology
-Embryology
-Fossils