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A feature that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment
Any method of measuring the age of an event or object in years.
Absolute Dating
The remains or imprints of once-living organisms
Fossils
The struggle between organisms for the same resources is known as....
Competition
How old is Ms. Everett?
27
The formation of a new species as a result of evolution
Speciation
Structures (such as bone shapes) that are similar in different organisms.
Homologous Structure
The process in which populations change over time
Evolution
What is Charles Darwin known for?
He developed the theory of natural selection
What college did Ms. Everett go to?
Savannah State
A process that happens when organisms that are well adapted to their environment survive, but less well-adapted organisms do not.
Natural Selection
When a scientist estimates how old a rock or fossil is compared to other rocks or fossils.
Relative Dating
What was the HMS Beagle?
The name of the ship Charles traveled on
What do organisms compete for?
Space, food/water, mates
How long has Ms. Everett been growing her locs?
7 years
Fossils are often found in this type of rock, which is formed by weathering, erosion, deposition, and compaction or cementation.
Sedimentary Rock
Describes a species that dies out completely
Extinct
According to Darwin's theory of evolution, all living things come from
A common ancestor
What happens to the frequency of favorable traits in a species over time?
Favorable traits become more common
What kind of car does Ms. Everett drive?
Hyundai
Breeding plants and animals to produce individuals with liked (wanted) traits.
Selective Breeding
A group of organisms that can mate with one another to produce fertile offspring.
Species
Natural selection can best be summarized with what phrase?
"Survival of the fittest"
According to scientists, how long did it take for all of the species on Earth to evolve?
Hundreds of millions of years
When is Ms. Everett's birthday?
November 21st