Which of the Following Is Not a Feature of Punctuated

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a feature of punctuated equilibrium?

• A)slow and steady change within a lineage before and after a divergence
• B)long periods of stasis
• C)no visible change in a species for long periods
• D)rapid periods of speciation
• E)relatively few transitional species

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Definitions:

Plains Droughts

Long periods of abnormally low rainfall, especially prevalent in the Great Plains of the United States, leading to severe water shortages and agricultural difficulties.

Crop Output

Crop output refers to the total quantity of agricultural products harvested in a given period, influencing food supply and economic health.

Depopulation

The reduction in the number of people in a given area due to factors like disease, war, or emigration.

Dogie

A term used in American West to refer to an orphaned calf, especially one that is malnourished or neglected.