Evolution

Question 0

Natural selection-

Answer 0

The theory that states that those organisms best adapted to their environment have a better chance of surviving and reproducing. Ex. Peppered Moths

Question 1

Evolution-

Answer 1

The theory that organisms today developed from more simple life forms and have changed (evolved) over time.

Question 2

The scientist that developed the theory of evolution was…..

Answer 2

Charles Darwin.

Question 3

Darwin gathered much of his information when he…..

Answer 3

Went on a 5 yr voyage on the HMS Beagle to do research.

Question 4

The finches in the Galápagos Islands

Answer 4

All had different beaks and colors, but they were the same bird

Question 5

The giant tortoises

Answer 5

All had different shells but came from a common ancestor.

Question 6

Darwin hypothesized that…

Answer 6

Organisms had a common ancestor, but had adapted to their particular environments and changed over time.

Question 7

Common ancestry-

Answer 7

If species evolved from a common ancestor, then they should share common anatomical traits.

Question 8

Homologous structures-

Answer 8

If animals evolved from a common ancestor they should have similar structures.

Question 9

Embryonic development-

Answer 9

If animals evolved from common ancestors, they should have similar embryos.

Question 10

Vestigial organs-

Answer 10

Adaptions on an animal that are no longer needed.

Question 11

Fossils-

Answer 11

Provide a look into the past to show that animals have evolved over time.