Year 6F - Evolution and Inheritance - FLASHCARDS

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Inheritance in relation to animals is..

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Certain things that animals get from their parents.

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Acquired characteristics are traits that:

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Are determined by an organism's environment

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Flamingos gain their pink color because of their diet. This is an example of a(n)

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Acquired trait

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Which of the following is an acquired characteristic?

• Ability to speak a language
• Hair colour
• Eye color
• Height

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Ability to speak a language

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Adaptation

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The ability of an organism to survive in its environment

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Desert plants have special structures that help them collect and store water. These structures are most beneficial in: Humid conditions, Wet conditions, Dry conditions, Windy conditions

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Dry conditions

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Fossils can be ancient matter left from: Animals, Plants, Fungi, All of the above

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All of the above

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What is the first step in the fossilisation process?

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Death of the microorganism

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What is the significance of studying fossils?

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To understand the history of ancient microorganisms

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Which rock layer is the youngest?

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Layer P