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Evolution Exam Review. Directions. Get into groups of 4 Clear off your desks, except for one sheet of paper Record each persons name on the paper You will work as groups to answer questions If you answer the question correctly you get two points
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Directions • Get into groups of 4 • Clear off your desks, except for one sheet of paper • Record each persons name on the paper • You will work as groups to answer questions • If you answer the question correctly you get two points • If a different group gets a question wrong, you can get 1 point if you answer it correctly
The reason that dark haired rabbits survive better in forests than white rabbits is due to the fact that the white rabbits are more easily spotted and killed by predators. This description is an example of one of Darwin's concepts called:
Forests are defined by having large plants, moderate to heavy rainfall, large prey and predators and are generally found in northern climates. A jungle is a(n):
Darwin theorized that organisms have been changing slowly over a very long period of time due to environmental changes, population shifts, competition, and limited resources. This was expressed clearly in his book called:
The concept that organisms arose from one common ancestor is known as
The fact that some finches in Hawaii have thicker beaks used to crack open tougher foods is an example of a(n)
The Western Diamondback and the Mohave Rattlesnake look almost identical, but if two groups of these snakes were to be put in the same area, they would not mix. Fossil and genetic evidence says that they were once part of the same group. The fact that they became two distinct groups is called
As the North Pole continues to warm, the polar bears that have thinner fur are becoming more common. The fact that there are polar bears born every year with different coat thicknesses is called
If there are more organisms born than can survive they must fight for survival, this fight is called
Where do the traits come from that assist an organism in surviving in its’ environment?
Natural selection can be described as the successful traits that are passed on from one generation to the next. These traits are called:
The physical evidence for the theory of evolution is known as
Structures that are similar to structures found in other organisms with a common ancestor is known as
Name a physical characteristic that has helped humans survive (besides walking upright)
