2025 Evolution Vocabulary Test

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Camouflage

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A survival technique used by animals to blend in with their surroundings, helping them avoid predators.

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Extinction

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The event when all members of a species disappear from Earth, often due to environmental changes or human activities.

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Inherited Trait

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A characteristic or feature that is passed down from parents to offspring, such as bird beak shape.

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Relative Dating

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A method used to determine the order of events in Earth's history without specifying exact dates.

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Fossil

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The preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms, providing evidence of past life.

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Hibernation

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A survival strategy where animals enter a state of dormancy during cold months to conserve energy.

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Migration

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The seasonal movement of animals from one region to another, often for breeding or food.

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Variation

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Differences in traits among individuals of the same species, which can lead to evolution.

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Mutation

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A change in the DNA sequence of an organism, which can lead to new traits.

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Charles Darwin

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The scientist known for his theory of evolution by natural selection.