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20230516 - Match the type of evidence of evolution with the proper definition.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Molecular Clock		Similarity in morphological features resulting from common ancestry.
Fossils		Characteristics of similar appearance and function that are not derived from a common ancestor.
Homology		Uses genetic mutation rates to determine when divergence occured.
Gradualism		Study of the distribution of organisms, species, ecosystems, and biomes around the world.
Biogeography		Preserved remains or traces of organisms.
Convergent Evolution		Theory that changes occur very slowly at a constant rate.
Punctuated Equilibrium		Theory that there are periods of rapid changes with long periods of stability.

20230516 - Match the type of evidence of evolution with the proper definition.

Molecular Clock

Similarity in morphological features resulting from common ancestry.

Fossils

Characteristics of similar appearance and function that are not derived from a common ancestor.

Homology

Uses genetic mutation rates to determine when divergence occured.

Gradualism

Study of the distribution of organisms, species, ecosystems, and biomes around the world.

Biogeography

Preserved remains or traces of organisms.

Convergent Evolution

Theory that changes occur very slowly at a constant rate.

Punctuated Equilibrium

Theory that there are periods of rapid changes with long periods of stability.