LS.8.1 Fossil Record Vocabulary

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What is a species?

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Organisms that have the same structure and functions.

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What is biodiversity?

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Variation among the way life looks (structure) and acts (functions).

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What is extinction?

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A species in which all organisms on Earth have died. 99% of all organisms that have lived on Earth are extinct.

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What is adaptation?

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Ways in which organisms change over time in order to survive in a changing environment.

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What is a fossil record?

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Organized database of fossils showing how life and Earth have changed over time.

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What is the significance of the fossil record?

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It provides evidence of past life forms and how they have evolved over time.

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How does adaptation help species survive?

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Adaptation allows species to adjust to environmental changes, increasing their chances of survival.

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What role does biodiversity play in ecosystems?

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Biodiversity contributes to ecosystem resilience, stability, and productivity.

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What can cause extinction?

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Factors such as habitat loss, climate change, and human activities can lead to extinction.

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What is the relationship between species and biodiversity?

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Species are the individual units of biodiversity, representing the variety of life forms.

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