Evolution Test Honors Biology

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What are analogous structures?

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Structures in different species that have similar functions but evolved independently, not from a common ancestor.

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What is geographic isolation?

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A form of reproductive isolation where physical barriers prevent populations from interbreeding, leading to speciation.

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Who is Charles Darwin?

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A naturalist known for his contributions to the understanding of evolution and natural selection.

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What is evolution by 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 can cause extinction?

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Increased competition, new predators, loss of habitat, and catastrophic events can all lead to extinction.

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What are homologous structures?

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Structures in different species that share a common ancestry but may serve different functions.

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What is speciation?

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The formation of new and distinct species in the course of evolution.

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What is a gene pool?

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The total collection of genes in a population at any one time.

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What is reproductive isolation?

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A mechanism that prevents species from mating and producing viable offspring.

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What is the significance of fossil records in evolution?

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Fossil records provide evidence of the historical changes in species and their evolution over time.