1.
theory _____
Evolution Vocabulary
Paper heading 4 points. Matching 3 points each.
A.
the process by which evolution in a species occurs – “survival of the fittest”
2.
evidence _____
3.
evolution _____
B.
the minute differences among individual of the same species
4.
species _____ C.
preserved remains of organisms
5.
generation
_____
D.
the struggle among organisms of the same species to gather resources
6.
inheritance
_____
E.
proof, hints, or clues
7.
adaptation
_____
F.
all living things have too many offspring, some of which will not survive
G.
the idea that species gradually change over time
8.
natural selection
_____ H.
the type of substance where most fossils are found
9.
overproduction
_____ I.
an explanation for an event in nature supported by evidence
10.
competition
_____ J.
related individuals
11.
variation _____ K.
a characteristic that helps an organism survive
12.
fossil _____ L.
the group of organisms born at a particular time
13.
sedimentary rock
_____
M.
the passing of traits from one generation to the next
14.
survival _____ N.
continued existence, endurance, living long enough to reproduce

 Now, divide the words into three categories using the chart below. 6 points each.
 Add a name for each category. 2 points each.
 Write a sentence for each category using the words and explaining each category.
6 points each.
 Do not use an “other” or “miscellaneous” category.
Category Name:
Words:
Sentence explanation of the category:
Category Name:
Words:
Sentence explanation of the category:
Category Name:
Words:
Sentence explanation of the category:

Example:
Fossils -
Fossils
Sedimentary rock
Evidence
Theory
Evolution
Fossils are found in sedimentary rock are and used as evidence for theory of evolution.