Evolution
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Biology
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9th Grade
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1.
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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.
2.
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What are homologous structures?
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Homologous structures are anatomical features in different species that share a common ancestry, even if they have different functions.
3.
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What are vestigial structures?
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Vestigial structures are body parts that have lost their original function through the course of evolution.
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What is divergent evolution?
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Divergent evolution occurs when two or more related species become more dissimilar over time, often due to different environmental pressures.
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What is convergent evolution?
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Convergent evolution is the process where unrelated species develop similar traits due to similar environmental pressures.
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What does 'survival of the fittest' mean?
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'Survival of the fittest' refers to the idea that individuals that are better adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.
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What is gene flow?
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Gene flow is the transfer of genetic material between populations, often occurring through migration.
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