Evolution Can Be Defined As

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Multiple Choice

Evolution can be defined as:

• A) a change in gene frequencies within an organism that occurs over the organism's lifespan.
• B) a change in learned behaviors that are taught from generation to generation.
• C) a change in gene frequencies within a population over many generations.
• D) the gradual increase in animal intelligence over generations, culminating in the development of homo sapiens.

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Definitions:

Second-growth Forests

Forests which have re-grown after a significant disturbance, such as logging or a natural event, and are in a secondary stage of development.

Ecological Success

Refers to the process through which ecosystems change and develop over time following a disturbance or initial colonization, leading to a mature or climax community.

Environmental Damage

Negative impacts on the environment due to human activities or natural disasters, leading to destruction, decline, or degradation of natural habitats and resources.

Aspen Parkland

A biome characterized by a mix of aspen forests and prairie grasslands, typically found in certain regions of North America.