Evolution Cards

Question 1

Fossil

Answer 1

The remains or physical evidence of an organism preserved by geological processes.

Question 2

Fossil Record

Answer 2

A timeline of life made by scientist who study fossils.

Question 3

Adaption

Answer 3

A characteristic that improves the chances of survival and reproduction.

Question 4

Species

Answer 4

A group of organisms that are closely related and can mate to produce fertile offspring.

Question 5

Theory of Evolution

Answer 5

The process in which populations change over generations through Natural Selection and mutations.

Question 6

Charles Darwin

Answer 6

He founded Natural Selection.

Question 7

Theory of Natural Selection

Answer 7

Charles Darwin was the one who founded it and it is kind of how an organism survives like its adaptions.

Question 8

Mutation

Answer 8

Mistakes during DNA replication can cause changes in organisms.

Question 9

Speciation

Answer 9

The formation of new and distinct species in the course of evolution.

Question 10

Primate

Answer 10

A group of mammals that includes humans, apes, and monkeys.

Question 11

Hominids

Answer 11

Group of primates that includes humans and their human-like ancestors.

Question 12

Bipedalism

Answer 12

Walking on two legs. Characteristic of all hominids.

Question 13

Neanderthals

Answer 13

Lived in Europe, went extinct around 30,000 years ago.

Question 14

Homo Sapiens

Answer 14

Humans, first appeared in Africa between 100,000 and 160,000 years ago. These species can still be found today!