Module 3 Biodiversity and Evolution 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyEcology, ecosystems and environmental biologyASOCR Created by: AGomezCreated on: 27-05-14 16:42 How many ways can adaptations work ? 3 1 of 15 How does a behavioural adaptation benefit a species ? It develops a behaviour to enhance its survival 2 of 15 If a structure enhances the survival of the organisms what type of adaptation is it ? Anatomical adaptation 3 of 15 If a leaf is curled and folded it traps a layer of moisture what process does it reduce? Transpiration 4 of 15 Who propsed the theory of natural selection? Charles darwin 5 of 15 What is speciation ? Forming a new species from a pre existing one 6 of 15 If there is a geographical separation it will prevent effective interbreeding so what type of speciation is it ? Allopatric 7 of 15 If the sexual organs of two species are not compatible and they cannot mate what type of speciation is it? Sympatric 8 of 15 What animals did Darwin use as evidence for his evolution theory ? Armadillos and Glyptodonts 9 of 15 What recent evidence has been found which supports darwins evolution theory? Biological Molecules 10 of 15 What has to happen in order for evolution to take place? Variation 11 of 15 If a part of a species evolves into a new species this increases its what ? Diversity 12 of 15 What is selection pressure ? An external pressure that drives evolution in a particular direction 13 of 15 Insects have devloped a resistance to insecticides by being able to break down the insecticide by the use of what ? Enzymes 14 of 15 What is a problem of pesticides in the food chain? Their predators could becomes ill if they ate a large amount of the insects 15 of 15
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