Microevolution Macroecvolution

Identification: A type of speciation wherein a geographic barrier separates two individuals of the same species allowing them to develop different traits.

• Allopatric Speciation

• Sympatric Speciation

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Two birds with different mating songs hinder them to mate with each other despite being in the same environment.

• Allopatric Speciation

• Sympatric Speciation

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Two individuals of the same species are found on opposite sides of the world. Which type of speciation will most likely take place?

• Allopatric Speciation

• Sympatric Speciation

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Humans living near the equator have more melanin compared to humans living farther away from the equator. Does this exhibit microevolution or macroevolution?

• Macroevolution

• Microevolution

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SARS-CoV-2 is the virus causing COVID-19. There are now different variants to this virus, does this exhibit microevolution or macroevolution?

• Macroevolution

• Microevolution

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Due to the differences in the food source of the Galapagos finches, they were able to develop adaptations that will allow them to effectively consume their food. This led to the development of different species of Galapagos finches. Does this show microevolution or macroevolution?

• Macroevolution

• Microevolution

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Microevolution refers to the small changes in an organism while macroevolution refers to the cumulative changes in an organism that lead to speciation.

• True

• False

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How can the different types of isolation lead to speciation? How is speciation related to macroevolution?

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