evolution

Question 1

what are homologous structures

Answer 1

anatomical structures that have a similar structure across species but serve different functions adapted to the species

Question 2

what are analogous structures

Answer 2

structure that serve similar functions but evolved to have different structures

Question 3

what is adaptive radiation

Answer 3

the process where orginisms diversify rapidly into many new forms

Question 4

whats convergent evolution

Answer 4

when unrelated species evolve to have similar traits to to similar environmental pressures

Question 5

whats divergent evolution

Answer 5

when 2 species evolve in 2 different directions from one common ancestor

Question 6

what are some causes of extinction

Answer 6

habitat destruction
climate change
pollution
Overexploitation
invasive species
disease outbreaks

Question 7

what are some strategies to mitigate the extinction, loss of biodiversity and harm to the planet

Answer 7

• Conservation programs and protected areas​
• Captive breeding and reintroduction​
• Legislation and international
  agreements
• Habitat restoration​
• education and awareness​
• Sustainable resource management​