Vocabulary
The process in which a species has changed over time is known as this.
What is evolution?
A mistake or change that occurs in the DNA sequence is called a ______________________.
What is a mutation?
Being able to blend in with your environment.
camouflage
While in the Galapagos Islands, Darwin noticed that the Finches' beak shape had evolved based on the...
food source/diet
Last day of school is
May 31st
When a species completely dies out.
What is Extinction?
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?
What is Natural Selection?
When new traits are introduced to a population through changes in DNA
What are mutations?
Why did the population of pepper moths change and turn darker?
industrial revolution, smoke, trees turning black, the mutated black moths were able to survive and reproduce better and their population grew.
When is the Great America field trip?
May 10
Preserved remains of ancient organisms
What are fossils?
Populations that are more likely to survive a changing environment need to have lots of different traits. This is called...
variation
The concept/phrase that organisms who are the best suited to their environment will be the most successful
What is survival of the fittest?
He is known as the Father of Evolution
Who is Charles Darwin?
When is the Great America field trip permission slip + money due?
Tomorrow, April 16
Evolutionists believe that similar orgamisms evolved from a(n)
What is common ancestors?
The concept of humans selecting desired traits in species
What is artificial selection or breeding?
Any inherited trait that increases an organism's chance of survival is known as this.
What is an adaptation or adaptive trait?
The Island where Charles Darwin explored...
Galapagos
8th Grade Promotion is what day?
May 29 @4:30pm
If a population were to become separated or geographically isolated for a long period of time, this may lead to
speciation, new species
What is the main cause for different species to develop
Geographic isolation/ when a species is separated into two different environments.
What is a trait that you develop during your lifetime that cannot be passed down?
An acquired trait
If the same antibiotic is used too many times, it can become less effective against a certain type of bacteria. This is known as ...
antibiotic resistance
When is the next school dance?
May 17