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on: Jul 10, 2018
__________ is an example of macroevolution.
 
  a. The evolution of bird wings
  b. The gradual evolution of cow-like land mammals into whales
  c. The sudden appearance of dinosaurs with long necks in the fossil record
  d. An antelope's ability to outrun a cheetah

Question 2

Gradualism asserts that __________.
 
  a. species sometimes undergo rapid macroevolutionary change
  b. species slowly transform into other species
  c. gaps in the fossil record cannot be explained
  d. punctuated equilibrium is the best interpretation of the fossil record


Brenm

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Reply #1 on: Jul 10, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: c

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: b


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