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Theories & Evidence of Evolution

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Myths and misconceptions about evolution

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What was Lamarck's theory of evolution? Was it correct? Use an example to explain this.

Question 2

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Individual organisms evolve.

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False

Question 3

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In evolution, what is the "fittest' considered to be? Explain.

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Why is reproduction an important step for evolution?

What is the Theory of Evolution?

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Who was Charles Darwin?

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What were the main ideas that Darwin proposed?

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Back in Darwin's time, what did most people believe about the species that existed on Earth?

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What was Darwin's role on the HMS Beagle? Explain

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List some of Darwin's observations that he used to develop his theory of evolution.

Evolution: It's a Thing

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In Science, what is a "theory" considered to be?

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Explain, in detail, how fossils are used for evidence for evolution.

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What are homologous structures? Give an example.

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What is DNA sequencing? How has it provided evidence for evolution? Give examples.

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How long ago did life begin on Earth?

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Explain the importance of biogeography.

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Darwin's finches: how do they help explain evolution.

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What is direct observation? Give an example.

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Give 2 examples of how we have seen evolution in our lifetime.

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What is the difference between microevolution and macroevolution?

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