Evolution

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What does 'Gradual' mean in the context of evolution?

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Slow

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Who is known for the theory of evolution by natural selection?

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Charles Darwin

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What is the process called where traits that are successful for the environment survive and are passed on to the next generation?

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Natural Selection

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What do similarities in the leg of a cat, flipper of a dolphin, wing of a bat, and human arms suggest?

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That we have a common ancestor millions of years ago.

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What causes variations in beak shape or feather color in species?

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Mutations.

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What is evolution?

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The process by which different kinds of living organisms develop and diversify from earlier forms.

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What is natural selection?

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

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What is a common ancestor?

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An ancestral species from which multiple species have evolved.

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What role do mutations play in evolution?

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Mutations introduce genetic variation, which can lead to new traits in a population.

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What is adaptation in the context of evolution?

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A trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.