What is the general meaning of the term 'evolution'?

Understanding Evolution and Change

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Emma Peterson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Creation of new species
Survival of the fittest
Extinction of species
Change or development
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT an example of evolution as discussed in the video?
Galaxies forming
Cosmic survival of the fittest
Planets orbiting
Stars exploding
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a misconception about evolution as per the video?
Evolution means change
Evolution is the same as natural selection
Evolution is supported by evidence
Evolution can occur in non-biological contexts
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What evidence did scientists, including Darwin, gather to support the idea of evolution?
Fossil records showing changes in life forms over time
Theories about the origin of the universe
Studies on the behavior of animals
Experiments on plant growth
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was Darwin's contribution to the understanding of evolution?
He discovered the first fossil
He proposed the theory of natural selection
He invented the term 'evolution'
He proved the existence of dinosaurs
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the video suggest about the nature of evidence for evolution?
It is based on assumptions
It is overwhelming and well-documented
It is limited and inconclusive
It is mostly theoretical
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is the Challenger disaster used as an analogy in the video?
To show how space exploration evolves
To demonstrate the dangers of evolution
To illustrate the importance of understanding how changes occur
To explain the process of natural selection
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