8.1 Early Study of Evolution
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10 questions
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Which of the following is the definition of SPECIES?
Which of the following is the definition of SPECIES?
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What is the process by which modern organisms have descended from ancient organisms called?
What is the process by which modern organisms have descended from ancient organisms called?
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Match each scientist with their contribution to evolution:
Match each scientist with their contribution to evolution:
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Charles Darwin | arrow_right_alt | Developed the first system for naming and classifying living things |
Jean-Baptiste Lamarck | arrow_right_alt | The first to attempt a scientific theory of evolution |
Carolus Linnaeus | arrow_right_alt | Studied naturally-formed layers of rocks and fossils |
Mary Anning | arrow_right_alt | Taught one's self to recomstruct fossils and had no formal training as a scientist |
Charles Lyell | arrow_right_alt | This individuals ideas are referred to as the theory of evolution |
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The preserved remains or traces of an organism that lived in the past are known
as ______________.
The preserved remains or traces of an organism that lived in the past are known
as ______________.
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An inherited characteristic that improves the chance for an organism to survive
and reproduce is know as a what?
An inherited characteristic that improves the chance for an organism to survive
and reproduce is know as a what?
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The gradual change in a species over time is called:
The gradual change in a species over time is called:
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Using the photo above: match each bird to the food they would eat.
Using the photo above: match each bird to the food they would eat.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
A | arrow_right_alt | Fruit |
B | arrow_right_alt | Cacti |
C | arrow_right_alt | Seeds |
D | arrow_right_alt | Insects |
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What is a hypothesis?
What is a hypothesis?
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Which of the following did Darwin hypothesize?
Which of the following did Darwin hypothesize?
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Where did Darwin study organisms that had changed over time?
Where did Darwin study organisms that had changed over time?