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Geological Evidence of the
Theory of Evolution
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Evidence that organisms and landforms change over time is
scientifically described using the Theory of Evolution, the
movement of Plate Tectonics, and the Law of Superposition.
Read and complete the chart below.
What is the theory of evolution?
What is the plate tectonic theory?
What is the law of superposition?
How does fossil records support the existence of
pangaea?
How does plate tectonics movement supports that the Earth
has changed over time?
Fossilized sea shells was discovered on a top of a mountain
far away for any water source. What can scientists infer using
the law of superposition?
How does the image below support the theory of evolution?
Now, you are going to investigate additional geological
evidence that provides support that organisms and landforms
changed over time But, first let’s go over some vocabulary
terms. On the next 8 slides, define each term and include a
picture for each term.
Vocabulary List
● Variation
● Extinction
● Homologous structures
● Biological classification (Taxonomy)
● Analogous structures
● Comparative anatomy
● Vestigial organ
● Natural selection
Variation
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Homologous structures
Define Analogous structures
Vestigial organ
Extinction
Taxonomy
Comparative anatomy
Natural Selection
Now, let’s investigate.
Species acquire many of their
characteristics through adaptation
to the environment, which involves
the selection of naturally occurring
variations in a populations. This
includes changes in structures or
behaviors, or physiology that
increase survival and reproductive
success within a environment.
Summarize in your own words