2025 Evolution Vocabulary Test

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What is Absolute Dating?

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A process where scientists look at the half-life of chemicals contained in rocks around a fossil to determine the age of the fossil.

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What is Extinction?

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The event when all members of a species disappear from Earth.

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What does 'fitness' mean in biology?

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It refers to an organism's likelihood to survive and reproduce.

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What is Adaptation?

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A physical or behavioral characteristic that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.

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What is Natural Selection?

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The process by which individuals with favorable traits are more likely to survive and reproduce.

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What is a Fossil?

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The preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms.

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What is Variation?

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Differences in traits among individuals in a population.

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What is the significance of Charles Darwin?

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He is known for his contributions to the understanding of evolution and natural selection.

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What is the role of Mutation in evolution?

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Mutations are random changes in DNA that can lead to new traits in a population.

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What is the concept of Survival of the Fittest?

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It describes the idea that individuals best adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.