Punctuated Equilibrium Versus Gradualism

What type of evolution where there is a sudden, rapid change then no change for a long time?

• Co-Evolution
• Punctuated Equilibrium
• Divergent Evolution
• Convergent Evolution

Evolution occurring gradually and slowly over long periods of time

• Homeostasis

• Stasis

• Punctuated Equilibrium

• Gradualism

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Evolution occurring quickly due to catastrophic events

• Homeostasis

• Gradualism

• Statsis

• Punctuated Equilibrim

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According to evolutionary theory, all living things have a common

• Purpose

• Function

• Ancestor

• Phone Number

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the type of evolution that Darwin believed in

• natural selection
• gradualism
• punctuated equilbrium
• commensalism

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a model that describes evolution as a slow, ongoing process by which one species changes to a new species. 

• osmosis
• gradualism
• homologous

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Gradualism occurs when geologic and climatic conditions are _______________.

• stable

• unstable

• long

• short

Which form of evolution can occur quickly?

• gradualism

• punctuated equilibrium

• allopatric speciation

• sympatric speciation

Stephen Jay Gould helped develop the ____________________ model of evolution.

• gradualism

• punctuated equilibrium

• microevolution

• macroevolution

Gradualism and punctuated equilibrium

• can exist together

• must exist together

• never exist together

• must happen after each other