Evolution & Natural Selection Basics

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Who popularized natural selection with his book 'On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection' in 1859?

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Charles Darwin

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What is the term for the formation of new species?

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Speciation

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What nickname has Charles Darwin earned?

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The Father of Evolution

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Which fossil is most likely older: Fossil D or Fossil C?

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Fossil D is older than Fossil C.

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According to scientific evidence, what were the first forms of life on Earth?

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Single-celled bacteria.

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What is natural selection?

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A process where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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What is variation in the context of evolution?

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Differences in traits among individuals in a population.

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What are homologous structures?

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Anatomical features in different species that share a common ancestry.

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What is the significance of the Galapagos Islands in Darwin's studies?

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They provided unique species that helped Darwin formulate his theory of evolution.

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What is adaptation?

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A trait that improves an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in its environment.