Evolution Flashcards
What was the name of the book published by Charles Darwin?
Darwin wrote ‘On the Origin of Species’
What is not a reason why species adapt and change?
Too much food will not cause a species to adapt and change.
When did the first simple life forms appear on Earth?
It is estimated that simple life forms appeared on Earth 3 billion years ago.
According to Darwin’s theory of evolution, how do new species evolve?
According to Darwin’s theory of evolution, species evolve by natural selection.
What is not evidence used to support Darwin’s theory?
Creationism
What is likely to happen to an individual that is poorly suited to its environment?
It will not survive to reproduce
What is not likely to cause a species to become extinct?
A new food source is not likely to cause a species to become extinct.