Module 3 Biodiversity and Evolution

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