Evidence of Evolution
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11th Grade
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What is evidence of evolution?
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Evidence of evolution refers to the various types of data and observations that support the theory of evolution, including fossil records, genetic similarities, and anatomical structures.
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What are homologous structures?
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Homologous structures are body parts in different species that have similar anatomical features but serve different functions, indicating a common ancestor.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are analogous structures?
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Analogous structures are body parts in different species that have similar functions but do not share a common ancestry, often resulting from convergent evolution.
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What are vestigial structures?
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Vestigial structures are body parts that have lost their original function through evolution, such as the human appendix.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do fossils provide evidence for evolution?
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Fossils provide evidence for evolution by showing how life forms present today can resemble those from the past, indicating changes over time.
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What is carbon dating?
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Carbon dating is a scientific method used to determine the approximate age of an organic fossil by measuring the amount of carbon-14 it contains.
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What does the term 'common ancestor' mean?
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A common ancestor refers to a species from which two or more different species have evolved.
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