Exam 14: Macroevolution: the Long Run

Discuss the current distribution of marsupials in comparison to where they are thought to have originated. A complete answer should include the terms molecular phylogeny, morphological phylogeny, and historical distribution.

New ecological niches may become available when

Describe lines of evidence suggesting that an asteroid impact may have contributed to the end-Cretaceous extinction.

Based on the figure below, what is the number of turnovers in stage B?

What is silicoclastic rock?

Is a sixth mass extinction underway?

What is the tempo of evolutionary change? A complete answer will explain both theories.

How have plants and animals already responded to climate change?

How does increasing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere threaten marine life?

Why are scientists particularly concerned about the impact of rising carbon dioxide levels on marine diversity?

How might the Siberian Traps have led to mass extinctions?

In 2018 the IUCN found that out of 93,577 species, ________ were threatened due to human activities.

How can evolutionary biologists calculate α and Ω?

Where have marsupials never existed in the wild?

Adaptive radiation may occur when

Why is it challenging to catalog the diversity of life through time?

Explain the greenhouse effect and the path of solar radiation once it enters Earth's atmosphere. How might Earth's dynamic climate drive macroevolution?

Discuss two factors that may trigger an adaptive radiation and provide an example of each.

Which is the correct pairing of increased CO₂ emissions and cause of mass extinctions?

Which of the following is true about rock strata?