Match Each of the Following Terms to Its Definition

question 37

Multiple Choice

Match each of the following terms to its definition:
i.line chart
II.axis
III.plot area
IV.x-axis
v.y-axis

• A)a part of a chart bounded by the axes
• B)also known as the category axis
• C)displays trends over time
• D)a line that serves as a frame of reference in a chart
• E)also known as the value axis

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Definitions:

Clade

A group of taxa whose members share one or more defining derived traits.

Genetic Variation

The diversity in gene frequencies within a population, contributing to the population's adaptability.

Allopatric Speciation

The evolution of new species through geographic isolation, where populations are separated by physical barriers that prevent gene flow.

Directional Selection

A process of natural selection where individuals with traits on one end of the spectrum are more likely to survive and reproduce, leading to a shift in the population trait distribution over time.