Darwin/Evidence of Evolution

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True or False: On his trip, Darwin observed similarities and differences between organisms on the islands and mainland.

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True

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What does evolution mean?

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To change and adapt over time.

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What is the term for any differences found among individuals of the same species (hard shell, keen eyesight, etc.)?

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Variation

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What is the collection of life's remains found in sedimentary rock?

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The fossil record.

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What is the common ancestor of species C and D?

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Who proposed the theory of natural selection?

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Charles Darwin.

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What is natural selection?

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

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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 significance of the fossil record?

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It provides evidence of the history of life and shows how species have changed over time.

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What is adaptation in the context of evolution?

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A trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.