Patterns of Evolution

When are two(2) groups of organisms different species?

• The species are geographically isolated

• The species look different in appearance

• The species are unable to reproduce

• The species have evolved

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Which type of extinction is caused by a catastrophic event?

• Mass extinction

• Gradual extinction

• Gradualism

• Punctuated equilibrium

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Punctuated equilibrium...

• Involves bursts of change & periods of stability

• Takes place slowly over long periods of time

• Involves organisms evolving together

• Involves organisms splitting from a common ancestor

Divergent evolution...

• Involves different species descending from a common ancestor

• Involves different species evolving similar traits

• Involves two species evolving together

• Occurs quickly over a short period of time

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NGSS.HS-LS4-1

Unrelated species evolving similar characteristics because they live in similar environments is called...

• Divergent Evolution

• Convergent Evolution

• Coevolution

• Adaptive Radiation

Slow change over a long period of time is called...

• Gradualism

• Punctuated Equilibrium

• Divergent Evolution

• Convergent Evolution

A group of organisms that can successfully interbreed & produce fertile offspring are a...

• Species

• Population

• Domain

• Genus

Butterflys & the flowers they pollinate evolving together would be an example of...

• Divergent Evolution

• Punctuated Equilibrium

• Speciation

• Coevolution

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

Speciation is the result of... (Select ALL that apply)

• Evolution

• Mutation

• Isolation

• Reproduction

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Bees, Birds, & Bats evolving wings is an example of...

• Convergent Evolution

• Divergent Evolution

• Punctuated Equilibrium

• Coevolution

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2