Evolution is a process that results in heritable changes in a population spread over many generations. In the context of AP European History, it refers to the scientific theory proposed by Charles Darwin that species change over time through natural selection.
Natural Selection: This is the process by which certain traits become more or less common in a population due to consistent effects upon survival or reproduction. It's like an ongoing "talent show" where nature decides who gets to stay on stage based on their performance (traits).
Adaptation: This refers to the physical or behavioral characteristics of an organism that help it survive and reproduce in its habitat. It's like customizing your character's gear and skills in a game for specific challenges.
Species: A group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding. They're like different teams playing the same game but with unique strategies and abilities.
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Whose theories about natural selection changed how we understand evolution?
How might the evolution of global markets differ if England had not transitioned to a constitutional monarchy after the Glorious Revolution?
Which influential thinker wrote "On the Origin of Species" that introduced concept of evolution through natural selection?
How did the Maastricht Treaty of 1992 impact the evolution of the European Union?
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