Chapter 10. 10·11–10·14 Macroevolution gives rise to great diversity.

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Check your understanding of concepts from 10·11–10·14 Macroevolution gives rise to great diversity by answering the following questions.

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1. The difference between microevolution and macroevolution is that:

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Correct. (See section 10·11 Macroevolution is evolution above the species level.)
Incorrect. (See section 10·11 Macroevolution is evolution above the species level.)

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2. The pace of evolution in which there is little change for long periods of time interrupted by short periods with major changes is called:

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Correct. (See section 10·12 The pace of evolution is not constant.)
Incorrect. (See section 10·12 The pace of evolution is not constant.)

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3. The three phenomena that tend to trigger adaptive radiations are:

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B.
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Correct. (See section 10·13 Adaptive radiations are times of extreme diversification.)
Incorrect. (See section 10·13 Adaptive radiations are times of extreme diversification.)

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4. Which of the following is true about extinction?

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B.
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Correct. (See section 10·13 Adaptive radiations are times of extreme diversification.)
Incorrect. (See section 10·13 Adaptive radiations are times of extreme diversification.)

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5. The mass extinction that occurred on earth 65 million years ago was immediately followed by:

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B.
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D.
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Correct. (See section 10·14 There have been several mass extinctions on earth.)
Incorrect. (See section 10·14 There have been several mass extinctions on earth.)

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