Evolution 1
Evolution 2
Evolution 3
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The process in which a species has changed over time is known as this.
Evolution
100
He is known as the Father of Evolution
Darwin
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Name of the missing link fossil
Tiktaalik
200
Similar structures that evolved from a common ancestor such as bones humans, cats, bats, and whales have in common.
Homologous Structures
200
Many of Darwin's major discoveries happened in this location.
Galapagos Island
200
The ability of an individual to survive and reproduce is known as this. (start with "F")
Fitness
300
Preserved remains of ancient organisms
Fossils
300
A mistake or change that occurs in the DNA sequence is called a ______________________.
Mutation
300
James Hutton proposed that the changes he saw in landforms resulted from slow changes over a long period of time. What theory is this?
Theory of Gradualism
400
What characteristic did Darwin observe about the finches on the Galapagos Islands?
Their beaks!
400
This term refers to different traits within a population.
Genetic Variation
400
The concept that organisms who are the best suited to their environment will be the most successful.
survival of the fittest
500
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?
Natural Selection
500
When there is a mutation in DNA and it is good, that makes it an adaptation because it allows the organism to better survive in its environment. Then over generations and generations those good traits will be passed on and bad traits will die off, leading to evolution of a species. What evidence is this related to?
Genetic Evidence
500
Structures that perform a similar function but are not similar in origin.
Analogous Structures
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This theory states that the geologic processes that shape Earth are uniform, or remain the same, through time.
Theory of uniformitarianism
600
What was the major idea did Darwin present?
a. species change without competition.
b. animals changed but not plants
c. species change over time by natural selection
c
600
Why do we use embryology as evidence of evolution? (I'm looking for a two word answer)
common ancestors