6 - Evidence for Evolution
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Practice Questions
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What is the fossil record?
💡 Hint: Think about how fossils provide a timeline.
Give an example of a vestigial structure in humans.
💡 Hint: Consider parts of the body that we don't really use anymore.
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What do fossils provide information about?
💡 Hint: Think of what fossils tell us about life in the past.
True or False: Analogous structures indicate a common ancestor.
💡 Hint: Consider if they are from the same ancestry.
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Analyze the significance of vestigial structures in understanding evolutionary processes. Provide examples and explain their evolutionary implications.
💡 Hint: Consider how these remnants tell a story of change and adaptation.
Create a comparative study between homologous and analogous structures in two species each, outlining their origins and evolutionary significance.
💡 Hint: Look closely at how environmental pressures influence the development of traits.
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