What is Evolution

What does the Theory of Evolution help us understand?

• How life began on Earth

• How life diversified into many forms

• How to build machines

• How to grow plants

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What is DNA?

• A type of plant

• A chain-like chemical in cells

• A kind of animal

• A type of food

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What is a DNA mutation?

• A kind of plant

• A type of food

• An error that changes the DNA code

• A perfect copy of DNA

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How do small changes in DNA affect living creatures?

• They have no effect

• They can create dramatic differences over generations

• They make creatures look the same

• They stop creatures from growing

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What is an example of evolution guided by humans?

• The growth of trees

• The evolution of dogs from wolves

• The formation of mountains

• The creation of rivers

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