8.LS4.2 Common Ancestry

8.LS4.2 Common Ancestry

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6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is common ancestry?

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Common ancestry refers to the idea that different species share a common ancestor from which they have evolved over time.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is a characteristic in biological terms?

Back

A characteristic is a feature or quality that helps to define a species, such as physical traits or behaviors.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What does it mean for species to adapt?

Back

Adaptation is the process by which species change over time to better survive in their environment.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a fossil?

Back

A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of an organism that lived in the past, often found in sedimentary rock.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do scientists use fossils?

Back

Scientists study fossils to understand the history of life on Earth and how different species have evolved.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of the Galápagos Islands in evolutionary biology?

Back

The Galápagos Islands are significant because they were studied by Charles Darwin, leading to his theory of natural selection and evolution.

7.

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What is natural selection?

Back

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

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