How Science Works
Scientists look for _____, or proof of something.
Evidence
This giant two-legged carnivore was most likely an apex predator (paleontologists have literally fought over this)
Tyrannosaurus Rex
An adaptation that affects an organism's body.
Physical Adaptation.
Evolution happens due to small changes in the genetic code of this famous molecule
DNA
Considered "The Father of Evolution"
Charles Darwin
A testable question.
Hypothesis
Paleontology is the study of _____
Fossils.
Any behavior an organism is born knowing.
Instinct
Some species of dinosaur most likely evolved into___
Birds
Mary Anning sold ______ by the _______ (and helped invent paleontology in the process)
Seashells, Seashore. (or fossils, more accurately)
Scientists perform these to help answer questions.
Experiments.
Dinosaurs belong to this group of cold-blooded animals.
Reptiles
An animal adapted to have long claws and sharp teeth is most likely a...
carnivore/predator
Evolution was first observed in these birds
Finches
Gregor Mendel accidentally discovered genetics when growing these (he was THAT bored)
Peas
Scientists collect this when investigating something.
Data
This group of dinosaurs gets their name from the meaning "bird of prey"
Raptor
An adaptation that affects how an organism lives and behaves.
Behavioral Adaptation
The rate that plants and animals evolve (its not a number)
Barnum Brown discovered this while digging in Montana.
Tyrannosaurus Rex.
The process scientists use to ask and answer questions is called ____
The Scientific Method
Dinosaurs are classified as having....(name one)
Upright pelvis, hole in skull.
When an organism doesn't evolve quickly enough, it does this instead:
Dies RIP
Evolution was first theorized on a trip to this famous island chain
Galapagos Islands
She discovered DNA!....but got no credit
Rosalind Franklin