Evidence of Common Ancestry Review

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What does finding fossilized dinosaur nests with adult and young remains indicate?

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Dinosaurs took care of their young.

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What can fossil pollen help determine?

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The past ecosystem.

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True or False: Birds were the first animals to fly.

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False.

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How might trilobites protect themselves from predators?

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They may have curled up.

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What type of evidence of evolution is shown in comparative anatomy?

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Comparative anatomy is a type of evidence of evolution.

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What is the significance of fossil evidence in understanding evolution?

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Fossil evidence helps trace the history of life and shows how species have changed over time.

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Define common ancestry in the context of evolution.

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Common ancestry refers to the idea that different species share a common ancestor from which they evolved.

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What is molecular evidence in evolution?

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Molecular evidence involves comparing DNA and protein sequences to determine evolutionary relationships.

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What does comparative embryology study?

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Comparative embryology studies the similarities and differences in the embryos of different species to understand evolutionary relationships.

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What role do fossils play in understanding extinct species?

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Fossils provide physical evidence of extinct species, helping scientists understand their characteristics and behaviors.