Evidence of Evolution

Evidence of Evolution

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Biology

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A change in the inherited characteristics of an organism over time is ________

Back

evolution.

2.

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Front

Similarities in bone arrangements support the hypothesis that...

Back

these organisms share a common ancestor.

3.

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Front

What is this an example of? (Image of bone structures)

Back

Analogous structure.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main focus of biogeography in relation to evolution?

Back

How organisms are distributed geographically.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Similar structures with different purposes found in different species are known as _____

Back

homologous structures.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are vestigial structures?

Back

Structures that have lost their original function through evolution.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define natural selection.

Back

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

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