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UNIT 1: Chapter 5 Evolution of Biodiversity (Due___________)
Objectives:
Explain biodiversity.
Describe ways of evolutionary changes and the effects on speciation and extinction.
Describe an ecological niche.
Read, Read, Read
Notes:
ESPeN Notes page 119: The Dung of the Devil
Notes: pages 124-125, 130-139
Carm’s Notes (see powerpoint presentation)
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Ecosystem diversity
Species diversity
Genetic diversity
Species richness
Species eveness
Evolution
Microevolution
Macroevolution
Mutation
Assignment(s):
Dimetrodon’s Dinner Activity
Multiple Choices page 141-42 #1-10
Free Response Question (see other side)
Score __________________/75
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Evolution by artificial selection
Evolution by natural selection
Genetic drift
Bottleneck effect
Founder effect
Geographic isolation
Niche generalist
Niche specialist
Mass extinction
Free-Response Questions (FRQ):
Answer in a complete thought format using complete sentences.
Look at the photograph below or see page 142 and answer the following questions.
(a) Explain how this human impact on a forest ecosystem might affect the ability of some
species to move to more suitable habitats as Earth's climate changes. (2 points)
(b) Propose and explain one alternative plan that could have preserved this forest ecosystem.
(2 points)
(c) Distinguish between the terms microevolution and macroevolution. Explain how the
organisms in forest A could evolve into species different from those in forest B. (6
points)