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What is evolution? adaptations that allow organisms to be successful in their environment.
Does Evolution take a long time or a short amount of time? It takes a long time
What do all organisms want to be able to do? Survive and reproduce
What is the term that refers to how well suited an organism is for their environment? Survival of the fittest
Who was the scientist that studied evolution Charles Darwin
Why would the finches have different types of beaks? Because they ate different types of food
What are three pieces of evidence for common ancestry? DNA, Homologous structures, and embryological development
What are homologous structures? Similar arrangements of bones in organisms
What is an example of a homologous structure? Having similar arm bone arrangements
Who is DNA passed from? Parents
What does DNA allow us to Identify? Organisms common ancestors and relatives
What can we observe with the development of the embryo? They all have similar traits
What are some similar features in the embryonic stage that we see amongst other organisms? Backbones, Gills, and tails
What trait do all fish, birds, reptiles, mammals and amphibians possess? Backbones
What was the first step to becoming human? What allowed this to happen? walking
What is one adaptation that humans developed through evolution? Human brain size, angle of the face, and bone size
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