History of Evolution

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A single organism can evolve on its own.

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False

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These are natural differences within a species.

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Genetic variation

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This is a process by which organisms inherit advantageous traits that tend to reproduce more successfully than other organisms.

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Natural selection

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The definition of a fossil is ........

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The preserved remains of traces of an organism that lived in the past.

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The definition of a scientific theory is........

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A well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results.

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What is evolution?

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Change over time, the process by which modern organisms have descended from ancient organisms.

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What is genetic variation?

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Natural differences in traits among individuals of a species.

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What is natural selection?

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The process where organisms with advantageous traits are more likely to survive and reproduce.

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What is a fossil?

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The preserved remains or traces of organisms that lived in the past.

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What is the significance of fossils in understanding evolution?

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Fossils provide evidence of how species have changed over time.