Common Ancestry

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What is the evidence of common ancestry that involves preserved remains of organisms from the past?

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Fossil record

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Front

What law states that in undisturbed rock layers, the oldest rocks are at the bottom and the youngest are at the top?

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Law of Superposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Front

Which group of plants is characterized by having flowers and producing seeds?

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Angiosperms (flowering plants)

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What is the term for a group of organs that work together to perform a specific function?

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Organ system

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What acronym is used to remember the four phases of mitosis?

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P, M, A, T

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What is the significance of the fossil record in studying common ancestry?

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It provides evidence of the historical existence of different species and their evolutionary relationships.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Front

What are the four phases of mitosis?

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Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

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How do angiosperms differ from gymnosperms?

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Angiosperms produce flowers and seeds enclosed in fruit, while gymnosperms have exposed seeds and do not produce flowers.

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What is the role of an organ system in an organism?

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An organ system is responsible for carrying out specific functions necessary for the survival and health of the organism.

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What type of evidence can be found in the fossil record?

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Fossils can include bones, teeth, shells, and imprints of organisms, providing insights into their structure and behavior.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1