Evidence of Evolution v3

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What does Darwin's theory of evolution suggest?

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Species change over time.

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By examining homologous structures we can infer that:

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These 4 species likely had a common ancestor.

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What is an organism that no longer exists on Earth?

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Extinct.

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What are the types of evidence of evolution?

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Laboratory observations, fossil record, homologous structures.

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Why is evolution called a theory?

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Scientific theories are supported by a large amount of evidence.

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What are homologous structures?

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Anatomical features in different species that share a common ancestry.

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What is the fossil record?

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A historical sequence of life on Earth preserved in sedimentary rock.

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What does it mean for a species to be extinct?

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It means that no individuals of that species are alive anymore.

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What is natural selection?

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The process where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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What is a common ancestor?

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An ancestral species from which multiple species have evolved.