Exam 7: Evolution the Theory and Its Supporting Evidence

Explain how Darwin's observations during his 5-year voyage on the Beagle led him to change his mind about the fixity of species.

The fossil record shows no significant change in terms of the diversity of organisms through time.

The study of life history as revealed by fossils is____________________.

Populations that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring are called species.

Microevolution results from the cumulative effects of macroevolution.

Darwin's studies of animals in the Galapagos Islands were important in the development of the theory of evolution.

The gradual accumulation of minor changes that bring about a transition from one species to another is a process called ____________________.

Evolutionary trends can be reversed.

The phrase "survival of the fittest" has often been used to describe the theory of natural selection.

Charles Darwin did not use evidence from ____ to support the theory of evolution.