Evolution Flashcards

1
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What is evolution?

A

Change over time

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2
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Who is Charles Darwin?

A

He is the father of evolution

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3
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What is the name of the boat the Darwin voyaged on?

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HMS Beagle

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4
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Darwin studied on the

A

Galápogose islands

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5
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What are the 6 kinds of fossils?

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Mineralization, Carbonization, Molds, Casts, Trace fossils, Original Material

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6
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What is mineralization?

A

Dead organisms get buried under mud, sand, or other sediments in a stream or river.

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7
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What is carbonization?

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When a dead organism is compressed over time and pressure drives off an organisms liquids and gases.

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8
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What are molds?

A

A dead organisms structure makes an impression in mud or sand.

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9
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What are casts?

A

A copy of an organism in a rock.

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10
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What are trace fossils?

A

Tracks of an animal on ground or on any surface.

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11
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What is original material?

A

When a dead organism is in tree sap (for example)

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12
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What is law of super position?

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Any undisturbed layer of rock

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13
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Where is the youngest layer of the ground located?

A

At the top

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14
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Where is the oldest layer of ground?

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At the bottom

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15
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What are the six proof of evolution?

A

Camouflage, mimicry, homologous structure, analogous structure, embryology

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16
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What is camouflage?

A

The hide of disguise the presence of a person, Animal or object

17
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What is mimicry?

A

The action of imitating someone or something

18
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What is homologous structure?

A

An organ or bone that appears different in animals

19
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Analogous structure?

A

The various structures in different species having the same function through evolution

20
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Vestigial structure?

A

Body part that has lost its original function through evolution

21
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Embryology?

A

The science development of embryos from fertilization to birth

22
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What does The science development of embryos from fertilization to birth mean?

A

A baby being born

23
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What does adaptation mean?

A

An inherited trait that increases an organisms chance of surviving and reproducing in its environment

24
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What does variation mean?

A

A difference or deviation in structure or character from others of the same species or group

25
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Adaptation or variation? Rabbit having white fur

A

A

26
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Adaptation or variation? Rabbit having powerful legs

A

A

27
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Adaptation or variation? Rabbit having shorter ears

A

V

28
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Adaptation or variation? Rabbit having blue eyes

A

V

29
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Adaptation or variation? Snake being long

A

V

30
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Adaptation or variation? Snake being black red and yellow

A

A

31
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Adaptation or variation? Snake having poisonous glands

A

A

32
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Adaptation or variation? Snake rattling

A

A

33
Q

What is the first human evolution?

A

Austrialopithus Africanus

34
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What is the second human evolution?

A

Homo habilitation

35
Q

What is the third human evolution?

A

Homo erectus

36
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What is the fourth human evolution?

A

Homo Neanderthal