Theories & Evidence of Evolution
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Theories & evidence for evolution
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What was Lamarck's theory of evolution? Was it correct? Use an example to
explain this.
What was Lamarck's theory of evolution? Was it correct? Use an example to
explain this.
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Individual organisms evolve.
Individual organisms evolve.
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In evolution, what is the "fittest' considered to be? Explain.
In evolution, what is the "fittest' considered to be? Explain.
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Why is reproduction an important step for evolution?
Why is reproduction an important step for evolution?
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Who was Charles Darwin?
Who was Charles Darwin?
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What were the main ideas that Darwin proposed?
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?
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
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.
List some of Darwin's observations that he used to develop his theory of
evolution.
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In Science, what is a "theory" considered to be?
In Science, what is a "theory" considered to be?
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Explain, in detail, how fossils are used for evidence for evolution.
Explain, in detail, how fossils are used for evidence for evolution.
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What are homologous structures? Give an example.
What are homologous structures? Give an example.
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What is DNA sequencing? How has it provided evidence for evolution? Give
examples.
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?
How long ago did life begin on Earth?
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Explain the importance of biogeography.
Explain the importance of biogeography.
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Darwin's finches: how do they help explain evolution.
Darwin's finches: how do they help explain evolution.
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What is direct observation? Give an example.
What is direct observation? Give an example.
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Give 2 examples of how we have seen evolution in our lifetime.
Give 2 examples of how we have seen evolution in our lifetime.
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What is the difference between microevolution and macroevolution?
What is the difference between microevolution and macroevolution?