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Charles Darwin visited the __________ Islands in ____ and recorded his observations in his book The Voyage of the Beagle. His main interest were the _______.

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Darwin’s finches are known for their _______ in ____ shape and _____.

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Modern scientists looked at the finches DNA, and surmised that the finches came from one ______ ancestor.

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The beak of each finch is ________ for the type of ______ that is available in its specific _____, or habitat.

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Can you guess what each finch below eats? Use the picture on pg. 2/10 for help

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Can you guess what each finch below eats

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The evolution of such a wide variety of related species from a single ancestral species is known as ___________ ____________.

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What is competitive advantage?

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What ecological process is demonstrated by the feeding patters of the finches in the picture?

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What ecological process is demonstrated by the feeding patters of the finches in the picture? Commensalism Mutualism Resource Partitioning Predation

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Why are the birds eating in different areas?

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Human skin has undergone many adaptations to help us survive in different environments. What are some of these adaptations?

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What are the 2 vitamins influenced by UV light?

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___________ is produced by cells known as _______, and it is a natural _________, protecting the skin from _______ from the _____.

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What are transitional fossils?

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What could be the cause of the changes recorded in transitional fossils?

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Give an example of a transitional fossil.

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Every gene can possess multiple ______, or different versions of the gene.

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How often a certain allele appears in a population is known as ______ ___________.

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Understanding how ________ and _______ _________ work on a _________ is helpful to understanding how to help preserve _________, or the amounts of plants and animals in an area.

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A state in which the allele frequencies of a population remain unchanged from one generation to the next

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species living in the same ecosystem using different resources to avoid competition between species

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results in different but related species from a single common ancestor

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a term that describes the habitat and resources used by a species or population along with its interactions with other species within an ecosystem

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variation in the frequency of genes in a population due to random chance events

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the introduction or removal of certain alleles from the gene pool of a population due to migration or exit of the population

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Read the following passage. Select the option that has the correct terms for each blank in the appropriate order. “__________ contain(s) the codes (codons) for the creation of __________, which is/are often called the ‘building block(s) of life.’ It/they...

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Approximately 80% of the genes found in cows are similar to the genes found in humans. Humans and chimpanzees have over 99% similarity in their genes. Which statement best describes the relationship of humans to these two organisms?

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When looking at a cladogram, if two species are closely connected to one another, what does that imply about their genetics?(1 point)

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What is the significance of archaeologists finding fossilized embryos of early Cambrian animals?(1 point)

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Write a paragraph-long literary analysis in which you choose a character from one of the readings in this unit and analyze the person's characteristics. Consider the character's important character traits and whether the he/she changes over the course of...

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Excerpt from “The Daffodils” by William Wordsworth I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o’er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze...

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. The stage of plot in which setting is introduced is called _____ climax. conflict. resolution. exposition.

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Dreams by Langston Hughes Hold fast to dreams For if dreams die Life is a broken-winged bird That cannot fly. Hold fast to dreams For when dreams go Life is a barren field Frozen with snow. In this poem, the two sections of underlined text are _____ theme...

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A _____ is an object, person, or animal that represents something else. symbol supporting detail theme main idea

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I strike quickly, being moved. A dog of that house shall move me to stand: I will take the wall of any man or maid of Montague's. Me they shall feel while I am able to stand: and 'tis known I am a pretty piece of flesh. The character speaking in the passa...

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Had he not been 50 years old, and so one of the natural rulers of the family, Uncle John would have preferred not to sit in the honor place beside the driver. Uncle John, a lonely man and a loner since the death of his wife, sat uneasily. Being one of the...

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7. Which type of narrator has full knowledge of only one character, rather than all the characters? limited third-person omniscient third-person first-person

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8. Which type of character changes as a result of the events in a story? narrator antagonist dynamic flat

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Love is like the wild rose-briar, Friendship is like the holly-tree— The holly is dark when the rose-briar blooms But which will bloom most constantly? The wild rose-briar is sweet in spring, Its summer blossoms scent the air; yet wait till winter comes a...

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Which type of character changes as a result of the events in a story? narrator protagonist static dynamic

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Old age is a flight of small cheeping birds skimming bare trees above a snow glaze. Gaining and failing they are buffeted by a dark wind— But what? On harsh weedstalks the flock has rested, the snow is covered with broken seedhusks and the wind tempered b...

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The stage of plot that is the beginning of the story’s conflict is called _____ climax. resolution. rising action. falling action.

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I told him I had always felt that other people—he himself, for one - knew her much better than I. I was ready, however, to make an agreement with him; I would set down on paper all that I remembered of Antonia if he would do the same. We might, in this wa...

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The stage of plot that comes directly after falling action is called _____ resolution. climax. exposition. conflict.

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. Which type of character has many personality traits, just as real people do? round static dynamic flat

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The stage of plot that includes the key turning point of the story is called _____ external conflict. falling action. resolution. climax.

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. In limited third-person point of view, the narrator _____ has full knowledge of only one character at a time. is outside the action but tells the reader what the characters think and feel. has full knowledge of all the characters.

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Which of the following is a one-dimensional character and has very few traits? protagonist flat round antagonist

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His cheekbones were high and wide, and strong deep lines cut down his cheeks, in curves beside his mouth. His hands were hard, with broad fingers and nails as thick and ridged as little clamshells. The space between thumb and forefinger and the palms of h...

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The Diamond Necklace "Look here, Mathilde," he persisted. What would be the cost of a suitable dress, which you could use on other occasions as well, something very simple?" She thought for several seconds, reckoning up prices and also wondering for how l...

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Angela wanted to try out for the softball team, but she kept thinking about how awful it felt when she did not make the team last year. She knew she had improved her skills over the summer. Her brother played catch with her almost every day, and she pract...

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The story’s conflict begins in which stage of plot? climax rising action exposition falling action

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4. In _____, the writer simply states a fact about a character. personal characterization abstract characterization indirect characterization direct characterization

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. What tone does this passage convey? Although the Banks family was not able to go on their vacation, they were happy to just spend time together. They knew that with a couple of phone calls, they would be able to reschedule their vacation for a time when...

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Read the passage from The Grapes of Wrath. He fought and argued, told dirty stories. He drank too much when he could get it, ate too much when it was there, talked too much all the time. Which type of characterization is being used? direct characterizatio...

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The point of view in which narrators tell stories from their own perspectives and using like he, she, they, him, her, them, or it, is called _____ first-person. unreliable. third-person. omniscient.

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When using the technique of direct characterization, authors often use _____ to describe characters. long sentences others' opinions physical traits many adjectives

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Read the passage from The Odyssey and answer the following question. Dear friends, more than one man, or two, should know those things Circe foresaw for us and shared with me, so let me tell her forecast; then we die with our eyes open, if we are going to...

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Read the quotes from a character in The Princess Bride. Which of the following statements is true about this character? Hear this now: I will always come for you. I told you I would always come for you. Why didn't you wait for me? What can I do for you? H...

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Read the following passage from The Grapes of Wrath and answer the question that follows. Had he not been 50 years old, and so one of the natural rulers of the family, Uncle John would have preferred not to sit in the honor place beside the driver. Uncle...

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Read the following passage from The Grapes of Wrath and answer the question that follows. He wore an old black suit coat, stained and spotted, the sleeves torn loose from the shoulders in back, and ragged holes worn through at the elbows. His black hat wa...

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Read the following passage again. Try to draw conclusions about the character from reading his thoughts. The bank owned the land then, but we stayed and got a little of what we raised. Even if it’s no good, it’s still ours. Being born on it, working it –...

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Read the following passage and answer the question that follows. Joad said, “Sure, I remember you. You used to give a good meeting. I recollect one time you give a whole sermon walking around on your hands, yelling your head off. Ma liked you more than an...

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Read the following passage from The Grapes of Wrath and answer the question that follows. “You was always too busy pulling little girls’ pigtails when I give you the Holy Spirit. You maybe don’t remember, but I do. You come to Jesus ‘cause of the pigtail...

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Read the following passage from The Grapes of Wrath and answer the question that follows. “Nobody’s seen me,” said the preacher. “I went off alone an’ I sat and figured. The spirit’s strong in me, only it ain’t the same. I ain’t so sure of a lot of things...

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1. Which are the context clues that tell you the character is stubborn? Passage from The Grapes of Wrath He fought and argued … He drank too much when he could get it … ate too much when it was there, talked too much all the time.

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. Which of the following is the author doing to reveal the character? Passage from The Grapes of Wrath His was a long head, bony; tight of skin, and set on a neck as stringy as a celery stalk. His eyeballs were heavy and stuck out. The lids stretched to c...

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Which technique is the author using in this passage to reveal the male character’s traits? Passage from The Grapes of Wrath He would have liked Rose of Sharon to sit there. This was impossible because she was young and a woman. revealing the character’s t...

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Is this passage an example of direct or indirect characterization? Passage from The Grapes of Wrath Behind him hobbled Granma, who had survived only because she was as mean as her husband.

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Which technique is the author using in this passage to reveal character traits? Passage from The Grapes of Wrath Each night they unrolled the mattresses on the floor, and each morning rolled them up again. And every day they went into the fields and picke...

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Which character trait is revealed through this passage? Passage from The Grapes of Wrath He wore an old black suit coat, stained and spotted, the sleeves torn loose from the shoulders in back, and ragged holes worn through at the elbows. His black hat was...

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What is one reason the framers wanted to model the us government after the English government? A. the framers wanted a monarch to rule B. the framers wanted a government that was limited in size C. the framers wanted a limited government, and England had...

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Why did the Hebrew write to George Washington? to ask him for assistance in practicing their religion to tell him that they were angry he did not treat all religions fairly to congratulate and thank him for enforcing religious tolerance in this country as...

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how is a royal colony an example of self-government

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In 1–2 sentences, analyze how the goal of ensuring domestic tranquility is achieved through Article III of the Constitution

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Describe the role of the president as chief executive.(1 point) Responses This role permits the president to appoint important generals and military advisors. This role permits the president to appoint important generals and military advisors. This role p...

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Describe the role of the president as chief executive.(1 point) Responses This role permits the president to appoint important generals and military advisors. This role permits the president to represent America’s values and its people. This role permits...

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Which statement best describes the president’s authority in appointing individuals to cabinet secretaries?(1 point) Responses The president confirms cabinet secretaries after interviewing individuals. The president approves individuals for cabinet secreta...

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Why was the Senate given the power of advice and consent?(1 point) Responses The Framers wanted the Senate to be able to check executive power. The Framers wanted the Senate to be able to run criminal background checks on nominees. The Framers wanted the...

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Which statement best describes how the executive branch has changed over the years?(1 point) Responses The executive branch has delegated the role of execution and enforcement of laws to the legislative branch. The executive branch has increased its execu...

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Which executive agency had to adapt to new scientific advancement in television, internet, and radio?(1 point) Responses Department of Labor Department of Labor Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission NASA NASA Food and Drug Ad...

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Which of the following describes a foreign policy power of the president?(1 point) Responses the ability to approve a military intervention abroad the ability to approve a military intervention abroad the ability to send troops into combat the ability to...

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Why did Congress pass the War Powers Resolution?(1 point) Responses to limit the president’s power to appoint ambassadors to limit the president’s power to appoint ambassadors to limit the president’s ability to send troops into combat to limit the presid...

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Which of the following best explains why presidents claim inherent powers?(1 point) Responses Presidents do not need other branches of government to fulfill their duties. Presidents do not need other branches of government to fulfill their duties. Preside...

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Which constitutional provisions has been used to justify the inherent powers of the president?(1 point) Responses the power to declare war the power to declare war the vesting clause the vesting clause the take care clause the take care clause the War Pow...

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Identify which of the following is a key independent agency.(1 point) Responses Centers for Disease Control Centers for Disease Control the Internal Revenue Service the Internal Revenue Service the Department of the Interior the Department of the Interior...

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What are some responsibilities of the Department of Health and Human Services?(1 point) Responses to monitor and ensure that federal civil rights are enforced to monitor and ensure that federal civil rights are enforced to provide Social Security benefits...

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Which of these statements explains a way that the bureaucracy stays independent?(1 point) Responses Those who work in the bureaucracy are civil servants. Those who work in the bureaucracy are civil servants. Those who work in the bureaucracy have no say i...

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