Evolution

Question 1

what is evolution?

Answer 1

evolution is the change in characteristics of a species of several generations and relies on the process of natural selection.

Question 2

what is divergent evolution?

Answer 2

the process in which organisms with a common ancestor evolve and accumulate differences, which results in the formation of a new species.

Question 3

what is convergent evolution?

Answer 3

the process by which different organisms not from the same common ancestor, develop characteristics in similar appearance and structure.

Question 4

what is an example of convergent evolution?

Answer 4

sharks and dolphins have the same streamlined shape despite being unrelated due to aquatic evolution.

Question 5

what is an example of divergent evolution?

Answer 5

Darwin’s theory about finches in example of divergent evolution, he discovered that there were several different species of finch despite the fact they shared a common ancestor. They had different sized and shaped beaks which reflected their individual and unique diets.