Evolution of Species Review Quizs

What does genetic diversity make up?

• Total "gene pool" of that species

• The number of species in an ecosystem

• The variety of habitats in a region

• The total biomass of an organism

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Differences between members of the same species.

• Variation

• Mutation

• Adaptation

• Speciation

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

• Fossil

• Artifact

• Relic

• Specimen

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Environment that provides the things an organism needs to live, grow, and reproduce.

• Habitat

• Ecosystem

• Biome

• Niche

A scientist that studies the natural world.

• Naturalist

• Biologist

• Chemist

• Geologist

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What are the 4 pieces of evidences that determine relationships among species?

• DNA

• Early development

• Fossils

• Habitat similarities

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Species that are GENETICALLY SIMILAR ...

• have more DIFFICULTY surviving environmental changes.

• are more adaptable to new environments.

• have a higher reproductive rate.

• are less likely to become extinct.

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The gradual change in a species over time.

• Adaptation

• Evolution

• Mutation

• Extinction

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What do organisms share if they look similar in early development?

• Common Ancestor

• Genetic Mutation

• Environmental Adaptation

• Species Divergence

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What do horseshoe crabs have that helps them in a changed environment?

• Adaptations for swimming

• Traits that help them survive

• Color-changing skin

• Ability to fly

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