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Evolution Webquest

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What is the definition of evolution? Is the change in characteristic of a species over several generation and relies on the process of natural selection
The theory of evolution is based on the idea that all ____ are related and gradually change over time. Species
Evolution relies on there being _______ genetic variation
in a population which affects the ____ characteristics Physical
Some of these ___ may give the individual an ___over other individuals which they can then pass on to their offspring characteristics, advantage
According to this website, evolutionary change and evolutionary relationships are represented by what? Family Trees
Give the definition of mutation: Defined as any change in the Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) a sequence of an organism
These changes may happen in what two ways? Coping DNA, DNA that comes in contact with mutagen or chemical
Give two examples of mutagens X-Ray radiation, chemicals
What types of change can mutations have? Positive Charge, individual negatively, no effect
Darwin noticed the differences in the birds’ beaks made them well-suited for what two things? Environment, role
. We call these features that make organisms well-suited to their environment Adapatations
Natural selection is a _____ mechanism
What two men are both credited with coming up with the theory of evolution by natural selection? Charles Darwin, Alfred Russel Wallace
What is the definition of an adaptation? A physical or behavioral characteristic that helps an organism to survive in its environment
n the 18th Century, who published a system for classifying living things? Carl Linnaeus
What are the seven levels of this classification system? Species, Genus, Family, Order, Class Phylum, Kingdom
Which level is the most broad? Kingdom
Which level is the most specific? Species
Before Darwin published his ideas, all thoughts and theories on the design of species came from which book? Genesis, the bible
What was the title of Darwin’s book? The Origin Of Species
Where is Charles Darwin buried? Westminster Abbey
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