Evolution Part 1

Question 1

similar structures because of a common ancestor

Answer 1

homologous structure

Question 2

similar structures not because of a common ancestor

Answer 2

analogous structure

Question 3

dimminsihed because of disease

Answer 3

vestigial structure

Question 4

similar structures on unrelated species because of similar species

Answer 4

convergent evolution

Question 5

same species evolving differently because of different environments

Answer 5

divergent evolution

Question 6

species evolving from a common ancestor

Answer 6

speciation

Question 7

2 species evolving the same because of constant interaction

Answer 7

coevolution

Question 8

evolution that occurs in short bursts allowed by periods of no evolution

Answer 8

punctuated equilibruim

Question 9

evolution that occurs in consistant small changes over time

Answer 9

gradualism

Question 10

the idea that species change over time to best fit in their environment

Answer 10

evolution

Question 11

differences among individuals in a species

Answer 11

variation

Question 12

ability to conform to the emvironment

Answer 12

adaptation

Question 13

if individuals survive, they have a better chance of passing on genes

Answer 13

fitness