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Evolution Chapter 16: Species, Niche, Variation, and Adaptation

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What is the definition of a species?

An inherited trait that increases a population's chances of survival and reproduction

The variety and abundance of species that make up a biological community

Interbreeding populations of organisms that can produce healthy, fertile offspring (correct)

A habitat and the role a population plays in that habitat

What is the primary source of variation in a population?

Mutations (correct)

Crossing over

Combination of genes during fertilization

Independent assortment of chromosomes

What is the result of adaptation in a population?

A decrease in the number of species

A decrease in biodiversity

A decrease in variation

Populations becoming suited for specific niches (correct)

What occurs when the environment changes?

Habitats are destroyed and biodiversity decreases Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of biodiversity?

The variety and abundance of species that make up a biological community Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of adaptation in a population?

To increase the chances of survival and reproduction Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary explanation for the distribution of fossils and living organisms worldwide?

The movement of continental plates Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the process that describes the movement of solid continental plates above Earth's molten core?

Continental drift Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate percentage of types of organisms that have gone extinct over time?

99% Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the preserved remains or imprints of ancient organisms?

Fossils Signup and view all the answers

Why are fossils of Mesosaurus found in both South America and Africa?

Because South America and Africa were joined at one time Signup and view all the answers

How long does the Precambrian Time period represent on the 24-hour clock of Earth's history?

22 hours Signup and view all the answers