Evolution 8.L.4.1

The disappearance of a species from Earth

The picture provided below is an example of ___________.

<p>Organ that serves no useful purpose in an organism</p>

What is used to support the theory of evolution?

The age of a fossil is determined by comparing its placement with other fossils in rock layers

Similar embryological origin and structure, but are adapted for different purposes.

According to the theory of evolution, organisms ____________ over time.

The range of differences among members of a population

The permanent change in an organisms DNA sequence.

Who is credited with the theory of evolution and natural selection?

Mechanism proposed by Charles Darwin for evolution (main reason organisms change)

What location had the greatest influence on Charles Darwin's discovery?

A group of organisms of the same species that live in the same area.

Name of the book Darwin published in 1859.

The different ways that a trait may appear

Occurs when a large number of species disappear in a short period of time

Contains all the genetic information passed from parent to offspring

"Survival of the fittest"

What is it called when humans select certain variations in plants and animals?

The trait in a species that makes it better suited for its enviroment