Earth's History

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What are analogous structures in biology?

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Structures in different species that are similar in function but not necessarily in structure.

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What is paleontology the study of?

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Prehistoric life.

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What is convergent evolution?

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The process where two different species evolve similar traits.

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What do fossils provide about past life and environments?

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Clues about how organisms looked and their environment.

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Which of the following is NOT indicated by the fossil record?

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Technological advancements.

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What are homologous structures?

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Structures in different species that have a common ancestor.

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What is the significance of the fossil record?

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It provides evidence of the history of life on Earth, including evolution and extinction events.

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What is extinction?

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The end of an organism or a group of organisms, often due to environmental changes.

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What is the principle of superposition in geology?

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In undisturbed layers of rock, the oldest layers are at the bottom and the youngest are at the top.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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What is radiometric dating?

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A method used to determine the age of rocks and fossils by measuring the decay of radioactive isotopes.

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