Darwin and Wallace discovered natural selection without knowledge of an important field of biology that is very much a part of biological evolution

What essential part of biological evolution was poorly understood when they first presented natural selection to the world? A) Geology
B) Genetics and DNA
C) Anatomy
D) Physiology and embryology


B

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Occasionally, a layer of cool air forms under a layer of warmer air in the troposphere, which is different from the normal conditions. This change from the normal temperature profile in the troposphere is called a ________

A) thunderstorm B) temperature or thermal subversion C) temperature or thermal inversion D) tornado E) cold front

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On a standard near-infrared (false-color) photograph or digital image, the color red represents:

a. areas that are hot. b. growing vegetation. c. areas of barren land. d. roads.

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The following diagram illustrates the Hydrologic Cycle. Match the item below to the arrow on the diagram (note: some items may be used for more than one arrow).Example: If you believe that water passes from clouds to streams by evaporation then choose that answer for arrow 3.Match the item below to the arrow on the diagram for number 2. (Note: some items may be used for more than one arrow).

A. Evaporation B. Infiltration C. Transpiration D. Runoff E. Precipitation

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