Practice What Are The Evidences For Evolution? (6.3) - EVOLUTION

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Question 1.
What is a fossil?
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Think about what scientists study to learn about ancient life.
Question 2.
Define homologous structures.
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They share a common origin but may serve different functions.
3Question 3.
What type of evidence do fossils provide for evolution?
- Evidence of ancient environments
- Direct observation of evolution
- Historical data on life forms
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Think about what we learn from studying ancient remains.
4Question 4.
True or False: Homologous structures serve similar functions in different species.
- True
- False
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Consider what 'homologous' means.
Question 5.
Design an experiment to demonstrate natural selection using a population of organisms. Describe the factors you would vary and how you would measure the outcomes.
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Think about what traits might affect which organisms survive.
Question 6.
Discuss how changes in environmental conditions could affect the process of natural selection in a specific species.
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Consider the moth example; how would their environment specifically affect survival?

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