What is the main idea of evolution?
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Who is known as the father of evolutionary theory?
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Which era is known as the 'Age of Reptiles'?
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Can you guess which of the following is believed to be one of the earliest types of animal species on Earth?
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Which group of animals is known for being one of the first to evolve with a backbone?
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Can you guess which of the following types of plants appeared last in evolutionary history?
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Why were some prehistoric insects, like dragonflies, able to grow much larger than they are today?
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What was one of the first groups of vertebrates to develop the ability to live on land?
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Which species is the closest living relative to humans?
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What is a fossil?
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What is the study of fossils called?
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Which of these is a key mechanism of evolution?
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You may have heard of the phrase "survival of the fittest". What does 'fitness' mean in evolution?
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True or false: Natural selection always "selects for" traits that are beneficial to the individual's survival.
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What is adaptation?
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Which of these is NOT an example of adaptation?
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Which molecule carries genetic information in organisms?
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How can mutations affect an organism?
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Who is known for discovering the fundamental laws of inheritance?
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What type of plants did Mendel study to learn about traits?
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