Evolution pt. 1

Question 1

Idea that species change over time

Answer 1

Evolution

Question 2

Differences among individuals within a species group

Answer 2

Variation

Question 3

Ability to conform to the environment

Answer 3

Adaptation

Question 4

If those individuals with adaptations survive, they have a better chance to reproduce and pass on their genes

Answer 4

Fitness

Question 5

Diminished in size because of disuse

Answer 5

Vestigial Structure

Question 6

Similar structures, NOT because of common ancestor

Answer 6

Analogous Structure

Question 7

Similar structures because of a common ancestor

Answer 7

Homologous Structure

Question 8

Similar structures on unrelated species because of similar environments

Answer 8

Convergent evolution

Question 9

Related species evolving differently because of different environments

Answer 9

Divergent evolution

Question 10

Species evolving from a common ancestor

Answer 10

Speciation

Question 11

2 species evolve structures because of close interaction

Answer 11

Coevolution

Question 12

Evolution that occurs in short bursts, followed by periods of no evolution

Answer 12

Punctuated equilibrium

Question 13

Evolution that occurs in consistent small changes over time

Answer 13

Gradualism