Geological Evidence of the Theory of Evolution Created by:

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 Homologous structures Analogous structures Vestigial organ Extinction Biological classification (Taxonomy) Comparative anatomy Natural selection

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Homologous structures

Define Analogous structures

Vestigial organ

Extinction

Taxonomy

Comparative anatomy

Natural Selection

Now, let’s investigate. Summarize in your own words 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.