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What is the theory of evolution?
The theory that all species on earth are descendants of a common ancestor
What is an adaptation?
A physical structure or behavior that contributes to an individual's survival and is passed on to subsequent generations
Why do adaptations exist?
Because they provide a biological advantage that improves an individual's chance at survival
What is a fact in the context of evolution?
An observation that has been repeatedly confirmed
What is a theory in the context of evolution?
A well-substantiated explanation that includes facts, laws, inferences, and tested hypotheses
What is the theory of evolution?
The theory that all species on earth are descendants of a common ancestor
What is an adaptation?
A physical structure or behavior that contributes to an individual's survival
What does it mean for evolution to be both a fact and a theory?
It is a well-substantiated explanation that includes facts, laws, inferences, and tested hypotheses
What contributes to the occurrence of adaptations?
Environmental limits/changes affecting an individual's ability to survive
How do new species arise in evolution?
Through gradual divergence or separate evolutionary pathways
Test your knowledge of evolution with this quiz! Explore concepts such as descent with modification, allele frequency changes, and the emergence of new species over evolutionary time.
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