16.1- Darwin's Voyage of Discovery Flashcards

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What is evolution?

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The process of which organisms have changed over time.

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What are fossils?

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Preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms.

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What are the three patters of biological diversity?

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Locally, Globally, over time.

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Give an example of aspecies varying locally.

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Galapagos Tortoises with different shaped shells.

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Give an example of a species varying globally.

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Emus, ostriches, and rheas are similar animals that live on different parts of the world.

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Give an example of a species varying over time.

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Glyptodont, an extinct species, have similar shells to armadillos.

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