Darwin's Theory Of Evolution
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Charles Darwin’s observation that finches of different species on the Galápagos Islands have many similar physical characteristics supports the hypothesis that these finches
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Have the ability to interbreed.
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Acquired traits through use and disuse.
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All eat the same type of food.
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Descended from a common ancestor.
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A change in a sequence of DNA is called a
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Mutation.
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Recombination.
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Single-gene trait.
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Polygenic trait.
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The species of finches that Charles Darwin found on the Galápagos Islands displayed different structural adaptations. One of the adaptations that Darwin noted was the
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Similarities of the birds’ embryos.
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Birds’ different-shaped beaks.
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Length of the birds’ necks.
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Number of eggs in each bird’s nest.
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___________________ dating looks at the relative position of different rock layers, suggesting that the layer on the bottom is the oldest.
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On the Galápagos Islands, Charles Darwin observed
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Completely unrelated species on each of the islands.
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Species exactly like those found in South America.
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Somewhat similar species, with traits that suited their particular environments.
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Species completely unrelated to those found in South America.
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Similar structures that related species have inherited from a common ancestor are called
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Homologous Structures - 7.
____________ structures may make two organisms look alike, but it does not suggest common ancestry.
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Analogous - 8.
_______________ provide evidence of the activities of ancient organisms.
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Fossil Record - 9.
Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution explains all of the following EXCEPT
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How species become extinct.
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How inherited traits are passed from parent to offspring.
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How species change over time.
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How evolution takes place in the natural world.
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What is a transitional fossil? Use a specific example from our learning to explain.
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