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Evolution is a theory that explains how all living things developed from earlier types over many years.
Evolution is a theory that explains how all living things developed from earlier types over many years.
True
The simplest forms of life arose less than 1 billion years ago.
The simplest forms of life arose less than 1 billion years ago.
False
Nearly all scientists reject the theory of evolution.
Nearly all scientists reject the theory of evolution.
False
Fossils provide evidence that supports the theory of evolution.
Fossils provide evidence that supports the theory of evolution.
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The study of DNA provides very strong evidence against evolution.
The study of DNA provides very strong evidence against evolution.
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Mutations are mistakes that occur during the process of gene copying.
Mutations are mistakes that occur during the process of gene copying.
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All variations or changes in genes are harmful to the individual.
All variations or changes in genes are harmful to the individual.
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Natural selection is the process by which species become better adapted to their environments over time.
Natural selection is the process by which species become better adapted to their environments over time.
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Charles Darwin's theory of evolution was immediately accepted by all scientists and the general public.
Charles Darwin's theory of evolution was immediately accepted by all scientists and the general public.
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Darwin was able to explain how the process of evolution works, but not how new species develop from earlier forms.
Darwin was able to explain how the process of evolution works, but not how new species develop from earlier forms.
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