MIddle School Evolution and Natural selection

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What is CAMOUFLAGE?

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Camouflage is when an animal is able to change colors to survive in an environment.

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Which rock layer contains the newest fossils?

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The newest fossils are found in the uppermost rock layer.

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What are the features of an eagle?

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Eagles have strong claws, good eyesight, and sharp beaks. They do NOT have webbed feet.

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What type of evidence for evolution involves ancient remains?

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Fossils are the type of evidence for evolution that deals with identifying and dating the ancient remains of dead organisms.

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Where can the oldest fossils be found?

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The oldest fossils can be found in the lower layers of rock.

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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 Fossil?

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

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What is the significance of the fossil record?

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The fossil record provides evidence of the history of life on Earth and shows how species have changed over time.

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What does it mean for a species to be extinct?

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A species is considered extinct when there are no remaining individuals alive.

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What is adaptation in the context of evolution?

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Adaptation is a trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.