The development of similar characteristics in separate but closely related organisms is called


parallel evolution

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

You might also like to view...

Which countries are at the highest risk for major earthquakes?

a. those along the east coast of South America? b. ?those near the Arctic Circle c. ?those in southern Europe d. ?those along the east coast of North America e. ?those in the sub-African interior

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

According to the Millennium Development Goals (1990-2015), a study is conducted to understand how some developing countries have made social and economic progress. Which of the following would be a surprising finding in such a study?

A) Decreased fertility rates B) Increased availability of clean drinking water C) Decreased support of education D) A decline in extreme poverty

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

____________________ refers to the direction the wind is blowing

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

What will contain the highest biodiversity?

A. Mature A horizon soil B. Mature C horizon soil C. Immature soil D. Young soil

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences