Evidence for Evolution

Use the following links to answer these questions in your notes
Evidence for Evolution
Berkeley: Lines of Evidence
15 examples of evidence for evolution
Genetic Differences between humans and Primates
Evidence for Evolution "for dummies"

1) Describe the concept behind the Theory of Evolution

2) Choose 4 general types of evidence that support the theory of evolution from this list:

[genetic evidence, similarities among organisms alive today, geographical distribution of species, similarities among embryos, cell comparison, biochemical process comparison, modern examples observable in a lab]

Make a Quad T-Chart as follows and fill it in, following the example given. (do not use fossil record in YOUR CHART)

Type of Evidence	Explanation	Example	How does this type of evidence support the theory of evolution?
1) Fossil Record	Fossilized remains of extinct species of various ages ago, found buried by modern scientists	“Archaeopteryx was found in southern Germany.  It had jaws with teeth and a long bony tail like dinosaurs, broad wings and feathers like birds, and skeletal features of both.  This discovery verified the assumption that birds had reptilian ancestors.”	The extensive remains we see in the fossil record of animals and plants show how living things have changed  over time.  Often times, specific fossils illustrate the evolutionary past of current-day species.
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3) Which pieces of evidence do you find most powerful and convincing? Why?