Evidence of Evolution

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What is the evidence of evolution?

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Evidence of evolution includes fossil records, genetic similarities, and anatomical structures that indicate common ancestry among species.

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What are homologous structures?

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Homologous structures are anatomical features in different species that share a common ancestry, indicating evolutionary relationships.

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Which species’ DNA is most similar to the DNA of the toothed whale?

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Baleen Whale.

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What does the presence of similar arm bones in humans and bats suggest?

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It suggests that they shared a common ancestor with that arm structure.

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What is the significance of the opossum and kangaroo both having pouches?

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It provides evidence that they are descended from a common ancestor.

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What is the term for the process by which species change over time?

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Evolution.

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What is natural selection?

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Natural selection is the process where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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What is the role of genetic variation in evolution?

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Genetic variation is essential for natural selection, as it provides the raw material for evolution by allowing some individuals to be better suited to their environment.

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How do fossil records contribute to our understanding of evolution?

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Fossil records provide chronological evidence of past life forms and show how species have changed over time.

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What is a common ancestor?

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A common ancestor is a species from which two or more different species have evolved.

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