EOC review evolution

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What does 'survival of the fittest' mean?

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It means that those organisms that can survive and reproduce are the most successful in a population.

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Where is the cerebellum located?

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The cerebellum is located behind the brain stem.

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What lobe is associated with hearing and is often represented in green in diagrams?

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The temporal lobe.

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What can be inferred about the age of fossils in different rock layers?

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Fossil D is older than fossil C.

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What lobe is associated with vision and is often represented in bright pink in diagrams?

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The occipital lobe.

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What is evolution?

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Evolution is the process by which different kinds of living organisms develop and diversify from earlier forms during the history of the earth.

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What is a fossil?

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A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of a once-living organism.

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What is natural selection?

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Natural selection is the process where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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What is a lobe in the context of the brain?

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A lobe is a division of the brain that is associated with specific functions.

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What is the function of the frontal lobe?

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The frontal lobe is responsible for reasoning, planning, problem-solving, and emotional control.