Evidence for Evolution
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10th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is evidence for evolution?
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Evidence for evolution includes various types of data that support the theory of evolution, such as fossils, geographical distribution, anatomical similarities, and genetic information.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What type of evidence is shown by the geographical distribution of species?
Back
Geographical evidence shows how species are distributed across different regions, indicating how they may have evolved in response to their environments.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Define homologous structures.
Back
Homologous structures are anatomical features in different species that share a common ancestry, even if they have different functions.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are vestigial structures?
Back
Vestigial structures are remnants of organs or structures that had a function in an early ancestor but are no longer functional in the current organism.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are analogous structures?
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Analogous structures are features in different species that perform similar functions but do not share a common ancestry.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do fossils provide evidence for evolution?
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Fossils provide a historical record of past life forms and show how species have changed over time, supporting the idea of common descent.
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What is embryology in the context of evolution?
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Embryology studies the development of embryos, revealing similarities in early stages of development among different species, suggesting common ancestry.
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