Theories of Evolution

What continues to support the theory of evolution?

• New evidence and research

• Old myths and legends

• Personal opinions

• Random guesses

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What is one of the main ideas of Darwinism?

• Species remain unchanged over time

• Species change over time

• Species are created independently

• Species are fixed entities

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What is one type of evidence for evolution?

• Astrological signs

• Comparative anatomy

• Mythological stories

• Historical documents

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What do homologous structures indicate?

• Different ancestry

• Common ancestry

• No relationship

• Random mutation

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What evidence does molecular biology provide for evolution?

• DNA and genetic code similarities

• Differences in physical traits

• Behavioral patterns

• Geographical distribution

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How do fossils show transitions between species?

• By showing the evolution of horses from Eohippus to modern horses

• By displaying current animal behaviors

• By illustrating plant growth

• By depicting weather patterns

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Why is conservation important in evolutionary theory?

• For preserving biodiversity

• For building infrastructure

• For economic growth

• For political stability

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Who was Charles Darwin?

• The father of Genetics

• The father of Evolution

• He discovered the cell theory

• Father of time

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What are vestigial structures?

• Reduced or functionless structures that had a purpose in ancestors

• Structures that are fully functional

• Structures that are newly evolved

• Structures that are identical in all species

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He proposed a Theory of Evolution based on Natural Selection.

• Jean Baptiste De Lamarck

• Jean Baptiste De La Salle

• Charles Darwin

• Charles Marvin

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