Our Understanding of the Evolutionary Process Reveals That ____

question 1

Multiple Choice

Our understanding of the evolutionary process reveals that ____. ​

• A)all organisms change through time
• B)all populations are related through a shared ancestry
• C)evolution has produced the spectacular diversity of life on Earth
• D)development has produced the spectacular diversity of life on Earth
• E)favorable traits become less common in future generations ​

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Definitions:

Monkeys

Members of the primate order, characterized by a tail (unlike apes), higher brain functions, and a wide range of behaviors and habitats.

Anthropoids

A group of primates that includes monkeys, apes, and humans, characterized by their higher brain to body size ratio and more complex behavior.

Hominoids

A taxonomic group that includes all modern and extinct great apes and humans.

Miocene Epoch

A geological epoch that lasted from about 23 to 5.3 million years ago, characterized by significant evolutionary developments among mammals and plants.