Evidence for Evolution

Evidence for Evolution

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Biology

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is evidence for evolution?

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Evidence for evolution includes various types of data that support the idea that species change over time, such as fossil records, homologous structures, and genetic similarities.

2.

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Front

What are homologous structures?

Back

Similar structures found in different species that share a common ancestor.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Does the presence of homologous structures in genetically different animals suggest common ancestry?

Back

Yes, it suggests that these animals share a common ancestor.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the fossil record?

Back

The fossil record is the collection of all the preserved remains and traces of past life found in the Earth's rocks and sediments.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which is an example of a homologous structure?

Back

A cat arm and a whale fin.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of evidence is embryology in the context of evolution?

Back

Embryology provides evidence of evolutionary relationships by showing similarities in the early development stages of different species.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are vestigial structures?

Back

Vestigial structures are body parts that have lost their original function through evolution.

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