The Punctuated Equilibrium Model of Speciation Predicts Which of the Following

question 42

Multiple Choice

The punctuated equilibrium model of speciation predicts which of the following?

• A)Few if any transitional species will be found in the fossil record.
• B)Evolution proceeds slowly and gradually over time.
• C)The environment has always changed slowly over time.
• D)Species adapt gradually to changes throughout time.
• E)Transitional species should be the most abundant fossils found.

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Definitions:

Fatuous Love

A type of love in Sternberg's triangular theory of love, characterized by passion and commitment but lacking in intimacy.

Whirlwind Courtships

Rapid romantic relationships that progress quickly to serious commitments.

Companionate Relationships

Long-term, affectionate relationships characterized by deep emotional bonds, commitment, and intimacy, but not necessarily passion.

Replacement Level

The fertility rate required for a population to replace itself from one generation to the next without migration, typically quantified as 2.1 children per woman in most developed countries.