Evolution Flashcards

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What was the name of the book published by Charles Darwin?

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Darwin wrote ‘On the Origin of Species’

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What is not a reason why species adapt and change?

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Too much food will not cause a species to adapt and change.

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When did the first simple life forms appear on Earth?

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It is estimated that simple life forms appeared on Earth 3 billion years ago.

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According to Darwin’s theory of evolution, how do new species evolve?

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According to Darwin’s theory of evolution, species evolve by natural selection.

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What is not evidence used to support Darwin’s theory?

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Creationism

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What is likely to happen to an individual that is poorly suited to its environment?

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It will not survive to reproduce

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What is not likely to cause a species to become extinct?

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A new food source is not likely to cause a species to become extinct.

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