Evolution Flashcards
(11 cards)
Who wrote about the theory of evolution?
Charles Darwin
What is natural selection?
The theory that evolution developed through
the natural selection of the stronger species over millions of years.
How many years does evolution take? A) thousands, B) millions, C) 50 years
B - millions of years.
On the Galapagos Islands, did Darwin write about?
The changes in finches.
Darwin wrote about natural selection on which islands?
Galapagos Islands
Who else was credited for writing about the theory of natural selection?
Alfred Wallace
What is the name of the process by which a species changes over time?
Natural selection
What have scientists used to look at how organisms have adapted over millions of years?
Fossil evidence
If a species does not adapt quickly enough to it’s environment, what will happen?
Risk of becoming extinct.
What does natural selection lead to? A) evolution, B) extinction
Evolution
True or false - Natural selection leads to extinction
False
