Evolution Review-Moore

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What is adaptation?

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A change in a trait or characteristic that increases an organism’s ability to survive and reproduce.

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What is a theory in scientific terms?

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An idea that is probably true, but has not yet been proven to be true; based on research and data.

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What are vestigial structures?

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Structures that may have been useful for ancestral species, but are reduced in size and have little or no function in a living species.

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Which animal is Darwin known for studying?

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Finches.

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What happens to organisms with traits best suited to the environment according to Darwin?

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They will increase in number.

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What is natural selection?

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

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What is extinction?

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The end of an organism or a group of organisms, typically due to environmental changes or lack of resources.

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What is a common ancestor?

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An ancestral species from which two or more species have evolved.

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What is the significance of Darwin's finches?

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They provided evidence for natural selection and adaptation in response to different environmental conditions.

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What is the difference between a fact and a theory?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true, while a theory is a well-substantiated explanation based on evidence.