Darwin/Evidence of Evolution

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What year did Charles Darwin set sail on the HMS Beagle?

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1858

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How did Darwin believe life began?

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We evolved from a simple cell.

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Which layer of rock is the youngest in a geological formation?

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Layer 1 is the youngest.

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Which group of animals is most closely related to birds?

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Saurischian dinosaurs.

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What are slight differences within members of the same species called?

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Variations.

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What is the process by which species change over time?

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Evolution.

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What is a fossil?

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A preserved remains or impression of a once-living organism.

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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 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 a common misconception about evolution?

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That humans evolved directly from apes.