Evolution
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Biology
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9th - 10th Grade
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What is a vestigial structure?
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A vestigial structure is a body part that has lost its original function through evolution. An example is the tailbone in humans.
2.
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What can cause extinction of a species?
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Extinction can occur due to various factors including increased competition with other species, new predators, loss of habitat, and environmental catastrophes.
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What is an adaptation?
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An adaptation is an inherited trait that enhances an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in its environment.
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Why do finches on the Galapagos Islands have different beaks?
Back
Finches have different beaks to help them collect various food sources, which allows them to survive in their specific environments.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Who proposed the theory of natural selection?
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Charles Darwin proposed the theory of natural selection, which explains how species evolve over time.
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What is natural selection?
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Natural selection is the process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.
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What is the significance of fossils in evolution?
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Fossils provide evidence of past life forms and show how species have changed over time, supporting the theory of evolution.
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