Adaptive Evolution Allows Species to

question 38

Multiple Choice

Adaptive evolution allows species to

• A)reduce mutation rate.
• B)decrease genetic variation.
• C)adjust to environmental changes.
• D)hybridize.

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Definitions:

Passive Continental Margin

The transition between oceanic and continental lithosphere that is not an active plate margin; these regions typically experience little to no tectonic activity.

Plate Boundaries

Regions where two tectonic plates meet, characterized by seismic and volcanic activity due to plate interactions.

Red Circle

A geometric shape defined by all points in a plane at a constant distance from a specific point (the center) with a reddish hue.

Volcanic Activity

The process by which magma and associated gases rise to the Earth's surface through a volcano or other vent, resulting in eruptions that can impact climate, geography, and ecosystems.