WorksheetsEvolution Vocabulary
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Any trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce under a given set of environmental conditions
Adaptation
Evolution
Extinction
Fossil Record
Genetic Variation
The process by which species have changed over time
Adaptation
Evolution
Extinction
Fossil Record
Genetic Variation
The disappearance of all members of a species from Earth
Adaptation
Evolution
Extinction
Fossil Record
Genetic Variation
Collection of preserved remains of ancient organisms that is used to represent Earth’s history; often this collection shows changes in the traits of living things.
Adaptation
Evolution
Extinction
Fossil Record
Genetic Variation
Normal differences in DNA found among offspring
Adaptation
Evolution
Extinction
Fossil Record
Genetic Variation
Earth’s history as revealed by layers of rock
Geologic time
Mutation
Natural Selection
Overproduction
Theory
Any alteration in the sequence of DNA
Geologic time
Mutation
Natural Selection
Overproduction
Theory
The process by which the organisms that are best adapted to a specific environment survive and produce more offspring than those that are not as well adapted to a particular environment
Geologic time
Mutation
Natural Selection
Overproduction
Theory
A portion of Evolutionary Theory that states organisms produce more offspring than can survive within the environment
Geologic time
Mutation
Natural Selection
Overproduction
Theory
An explanation, supported by many observations and/or experiments. This explanation accurately explains related occurrences.
Geologic time
Mutation
Natural Selection
Overproduction
Theory
