Evolution

Evolution

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Biology

9th Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A remains or traces left over of an organism from the past is called a _______.

Back

Fossil

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Mutations are important because they bring about _______.

Back

genetic variation needed for a population to evolve

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

________ structures are reduced in size or function due to lack of use.

Back

vestigial

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This scientist came up with the idea of natural selection. Considered the Father of Evolution.

Back

Charles Darwin

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A few deer wander out of their native woods into a completely new park where no deer had ever been before. They go on to create an entirely new population. This is an example of _______.

Back

Genetic Drift

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Natural Selection

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Structures that are similar in different species due to shared ancestry are called _______.

Back

homologous structures

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