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Mrs. Wolodkowicz
Biology 1H
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Unit 5 Evolution Qualifier
Objective 1: The Student can define terms & apply their knowledge associated with
Evidence for Evolution
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Define the term Evolution ___________________________________
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2. Define the terms Direct & Indirect Evidence for evolution.
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Define the term fossil. Provide 3 examples __________________________
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4. List 2 methods of dating fossils. ___________________________________
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List 5 examples of indirect evidence from living organisms. _______________
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6. Define the term vestigial organ. ___________________________________
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7. Discuss why bacteria demonstrate microevolution. ______________________
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8. Contrast the terms analogous & homologous structures in a “T” chart. Provide
examples of each.
7. Discuss the “Peppered Moths”.
Explain how the story of the moths
demonstrates direct evidence for evolution.___________________________
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Objective 2: The student can apply their knowledge of Early Evolutionary Theory to
the following questions
1. Describe why Lamarck’s theory of evolution is rejected by modern science.
Provide an example._____________________________________________
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2. Define the term species. _________________________________________
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3. Define the term Natural Selection. _________________________________
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4. List & define Darwin’s 4 additional ideas based on the Theory of Evolution.
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Objective 3: The student can apply their knowledge of Modern Evolution to the
following questions.
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List 7 sources that lead to variations among species _____________________
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2. How does gene mutation lead to variation._____________________________
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3. Define the term gene pool. _______________________________________
4. Define the term population_______________________________________
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5. How does migration lead to variation? _______________________________
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6. List the three reasons why organisms migrate. _________________________
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7. Define the Hardy-Weinberg Law & why do scientists believe this is an excellent
source of proof for evolution._____________________________________
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8. Define the term adaptation. ______________________________________
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9. Define the term Stabilizing Selection & provide an example. ______________
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10. Define the term Directional Selection & provide an example. ______________
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11. Define the Disruptive Selection & provide an example. ___________________
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12. Define the concepts of Geographic Isolation & Reproductive Isolation & how
these lead to the creation of new species. ____________________________
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13. Define the term Divergent Evolution & provide an example. _______________
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14. Define the term Convergent Evolution & provide an example. ______________
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Objective 4:
The student can apply their knowledge of Human Evolution to the
following questions.
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List 5 traits that distinguish apes from humans. ________________________
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2. Name the oldest hominid found at present (scientific & common name) & list 3
distinguishing features __________________________________________
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3. Name the hominid (scientific & common name) known as the first to be called
human & list 3 distinguishing features________________________________
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4. Name the hominid (scientific & common name) that was the first to use fire &
list 3 distinguishing features______________________________________
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5. Name the earliest modern man & list 3 distinguishing features. _____________
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6. Name the most recent hominid next to Homo sapiens sapiens & list 3
distinguishing features. __________________________________________
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Objective 5: The student can apply their knowledge of the History of Life to the
following questions
1. Define the term biogenesis_______________________________________
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2. Which mixture of gases is thought to have made up Earth’s early atmosphere?
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3. Define spontaneous generation ____________________________________
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4. Discuss the experiments of Redi, Spallanzani and Pasteur and how they helped to
discredit spontaneous generation___________________________________
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