The gradual change in the inherited characteristics of a population over many generations through the process of natural selection. It can lead to new species forming over very long time periods.

What did Charles Darwin propose and when?

In 1859, Darwin published 'On the Origin of Species', proposing that all species evolve through natural selection. Individuals with advantageous characteristics are more likely to survive, reproduce, and pass on those traits to offspring.

Exam questions for Evolution

What is evolution?

A. The gradual change in living organisms over time
B. The growth of an individual organism
C. Animals moving to different habitats
D. The creation of new organisms from nothing

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Describe three pieces of evidence that support Darwin's theory of evolution.

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