Evolution Flashcards
1
Q
E__________ is the change in a species over a long time.
A
Evolution
2
Q
Differences between individuals are called v__________.
A
Variations
3
Q
Variation is caused by changes in genes called m__________.
A
Mutations.
4
Q
Mutations in s______ c_______ get passed on to offspring.
A
Sex cells
5
Q
Species are a__________ to help them survive.
A
Adapted
6
Q
Species become adapted by n________ s_________.
A
Natural selection
7
Q
A cactus has s________ instead of leaves so it loses less water.
A
Spines
8
Q
A polar bear has s______ ears so it loses less heat.
A
Small
9
Q
When a group of the same species get separated they can become different species, e.g. Darwin’s f_________.
A
Finches
10
Q
When humans choose which features to inherit, it is called s_______ b_______.
A
Selective breeding
