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5b (5.4)

5b (5.4)

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Science

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6th - 9th Grade

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HS-LS4-2, HS-LS3-2, HS-LS4-5

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Lydia McMichael

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9 Slides • 7 Questions

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Why was the idea of the fixity of species significant in the context of Darwin's time?

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It supported the belief that species could change rapidly.

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It challenged the prevailing scientific views of the era.

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It suggested that species do not change over time, which was widely accepted.

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It was based on genetic evidence.

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What was one of the key observations Darwin made that contributed to his theory of natural selection?

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He observed differences among animals in different locations.

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He discovered DNA.

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He invented the microscope.

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He proved all species are identical.

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Which of the following are main points of Darwin’s theory of natural selection?

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More young are born than can survive in every species.

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Individuals compete for resources needed to survive.

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All individuals in a species survive equally well.

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Individuals do not pass on their traits.

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The process in which individuals with traits better suited to their environment survive and reproduce is sometimes called survival of the

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According to scientists after Darwin’s time, what is necessary for traits to be passed from one generation to the next?

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Genes and DNA must change.

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All individuals must survive.

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Organisms must migrate.

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All traits must remain the same.

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A mutation is a random change in

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The modern synthesis blends

and natural selection in the modern model of evolution.

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