Final Exam

Front

What is the process that forms rocks through the accumulation and compaction of sediments?

Back

Compaction

Front

What is the process that involves the binding of sediments together to form rock?

Back

Cementation

Front

Which process involves the transformation of rock into magma due to extreme heat?

Back

Melting

Front

What is the term for the process where organisms that are better adapted to their environment survive and reproduce?

Back

Natural Selection

Front

What term describes the differences in traits among individuals in a population?

Back

Variation

Front

What is the term for a characteristic that enhances an organism's ability to survive in its environment?

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Adaptation

Front

What is the term for the observable physical or behavioral traits of an organism?

Back

Phenotype

Front

What is the genetic makeup of an organism called?

Back

Genotype

Front

What is the term for a change in the DNA sequence that can lead to new traits?

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Mutation

Front

What is the term for the process by which species change over time?

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Evolution