Evidence of Evolution

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A bat wing and a butterfly wing are both used for flying but they are made differently. What type of structure is this?

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Analogous structure

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A human arm and a whale fin have similar bone structure but the whale fin is used for swimming and the arm is used for reaching and grabbing. What type of structures are these? Options: Homologous structures, Analogous structures, Vestigial structures, Fossil structures.

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Homologous structures

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When comparing the DNA of two different organisms, the more differences in the DNA base pairs the more-

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Distantly related they are.

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What type of evidence is shown with the diagram above? Options: Molecular, Anatomical, Embryological, Fossil

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Embryological

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The similarities of bone structure in the diagram provide evidence of what?

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The organisms evolved from a common ancestor.

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Natural selection: What is the correct definition?

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The idea that organisms more well equipped for their environment tend to survive longer

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Which scientist is considered the father of evolution?

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Charles Darwin

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Organisms with the most beneficial traits will survive. This is commonly known as

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survival of the fittest.

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Why are advantageous traits more likely to be passed onto offspring?

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Because they are more likely to survive and reproduce.

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Do organisms "decide" to evolve and change?

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No, they change because of natural selection