Charles Darwin Flashcards

(8 cards)

1
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What was the name of the ship Darwin used to voyage?

A

HMS Beagle

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2
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Where did Darwin voyage to?

A

Galapagos Island

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When he was at the island, what did he notice?

A

The similarities and differences between species

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4
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During his time on the island, what idea did he develop?

A

the idea of natural selection

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5
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What is natural selection?

A

a gradual process where the characteristics of a species change over time

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6
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What does the theory of evolution explain?

A

the diversity of all living things alive today

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7
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What is genetic variation?

A

individuals in a population show differences due to mutations

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8
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What is selection pressure?

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Individuals compete over a change in the environment

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