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Darwin, Evolution, Life, Proof of Evolution, etc.
Term | Definition |
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Theorist of Evolution | Charles Darwin |
What are the four major time periods in order? | Precambrian Time, Paleozoic Era, Mesozoic Era, Cenozoic Era |
What is a cell? | a membrane-covered structure that contains all the materials needed for life |
What characteristics do all living things share? | 1.they reproduce 2.use energy 3.grow and mature 4.made of cells 5.respond to their environment |
What is stimuli? | A change that affects the activity of an organism |
What is homeostasis? | the maintenance of a stable internal environment |
What is DNA? | the genetic material that controls the structure and function of cells |
Sexual reproduction | two parents produce offspring that share the characteristics of both parents |
Asexual reproduction | one parent produces offspring that are identical to the parent |
What are the four needs of life? | water, air, food, and a place to live |
What is evolution? | the process by which populations change over time |
What happened on the Galapagos Islands? | Darwin realized that the finches on each island have different sized beaks. They had adapted to the supply of food on the island. |
What is artificial selection? | When humans breed animals and plants for desired traits |