Evolution Can Be Described as

question 40

Multiple Choice

Evolution can be described as

• A)predesigned change in the genetic characteristics of a population of organisms over time.
• B)sudden shifts in the genetic characteristics of an individual in a population.
• C)a change in the genetic characteristics of a population of organisms over time.
• D)isolation of populations due to geologic forces.

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Definitions:

Opportunity Cost

The avoiding of potential profits from alternative choices by settling on one.

Prairie Dog

A small burrowing rodent found in the grasslands of North America, known for its complex social structures and communication methods.

Available Grassland

Land areas covered with grass that are accessible and suitable for grazing animals or potentially for cultivation and other uses.

Drought

An extended period of deficient rainfall relative to the statistical multi-year average for a region, resulting in prolonged shortages in the water supply.