Which of the Following Statements Describe the Assumptions of the Gradualism

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describe the assumptions of the gradualism model?

• A)Evolution occurs in spurts,between which there are long periods in where there is little evolutionary change.
• B)Evolution proceeds incrementally,with incremental change in a given evolutionary line.
• C)There is variability in the rates of evolution.
• D)Speciation is essential to evolution.
• E)Periods of stasis occur.

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Definitions:

Phenomena

Observable events or occurrences that are notable for their distinctive features, especially those which are scientifically interesting or challenging to explain.

Distribution

The process by which goods or services are made available to consumers or the manner in which a phenomenon is spread out or distributed across an area or population.

Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye responsible for color vision and visual acuity under bright light conditions.

Black and White Vision

A type of vision characterized by the perception of images in shades of black and white, typically referring to the functioning of rod cells in low-light conditions.