Select the Sentence with More Exact Language

question 40

Multiple Choice

Select the sentence with more exact language.

• A) Ricardo won a blue ribbon at the state fair for the squash he grew.
• B) Ricardo is very good at what he does.

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Definitions:

Charles Lyell

A 19th-century geologist known for his contributions to the principles of geology and the concept that the Earth was shaped by slow-moving forces still in operation today.

Descent with Modification

A core principle of evolutionary biology indicating that species change over time, giving rise to new species, while sharing a common ancestor.

Darwin's Idea

Refers to the theory of evolution by natural selection, proposed by Charles Darwin, which describes how species evolve over time through changes in heritable traits.

Shared Similarities

Characteristics or traits that are common across different entities, indicating a degree of relatedness or evolutionary history.