Biology SOL Review

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What level of ecology studies interactions between herbivores, omnivores, and their abiotic surroundings?

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Ecosystem

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What is the term for large-scale evolutionary change that occurs over long periods of time?

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Macroevolution

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What phenomenon describes organisms descended from a common ancestor?

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Common Ancestry

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What term refers to genetic differences between organisms of the same species?

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Variation

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What are the remains of organisms called?

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Fossils

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What is the study of interactions among organisms and their environment?

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Ecology

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What is the term for the process by which species change over time?

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Evolution

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What is the difference between microevolution and macroevolution?

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Microevolution refers to small evolutionary changes within a species, while macroevolution refers to large-scale changes that can lead to the formation of new species.

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What is the significance of fossils in understanding evolution?

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Fossils provide evidence of past life forms and their changes over time, helping to trace the evolutionary history of organisms.

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What is adaptation in the context of evolution?

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Adaptation is a trait that enhances an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in its environment.

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