Unit 3- Diversity and Evolution

Unit 3- Diversity and Evolution

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Science

7th Grade

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1.

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What is empirical evidence?

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Empirical evidence is information acquired by observation or experimentation that is used to support or disprove a scientific theory.

2.

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What is natural selection?

Back

Natural selection is the process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

3.

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How does the scientific community validate scientific knowledge?

Back

The scientific community validates knowledge through debate, peer review, and confirmation of findings.

4.

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What role do fossils play in understanding evolution?

Back

Fossils provide evidence of the chronological sequence of species development, showing how species have changed over time.

5.

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What does it mean when we say species evolve?

Back

When we say species evolve, it means that they undergo changes over generations, leading to the development of new traits or species.

6.

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What is the significance of genetic variation in evolution?

Back

Genetic variation is crucial for evolution as it provides the raw material for natural selection to act upon.

7.

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What is a scientific theory?

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A scientific theory is a well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world that is based on a body of evidence.

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