Biogeographic Isolation-Standard Bio 4.5

Question 1

Charles Darwin’s study of the Galapagos finches led to an understanding of evolution. How is evolution studied? Check all of the boxes that apply.

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fossil records; DNA evidence; case studies

Question 2

Biogeographic isolation separates of a species through geographical and biological forces.

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populations

Question 3

The process begins with a founding population.

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Step one

Question 4

The isolated population undergoes genetic change through random mutations.

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Step three

Question 5

The founding population becomes biogeographically isolated from the rest of its species.

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Step two

Question 6

Over time, the population becomes reproductively isolated from the original population.

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Step four

Biogeographic Isolation-Standard Bio 4.5 Answers