The Way of Science

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1. Adaptation and speciation are two major kinds of evolutionary change.

1. Describe what adaptation is. Explain how adaptation occurs. [Be sure to include the two-step process of Evolution.] Use an example from the "real world." Be logical and use lots of details.[20 points]
   
   
2. Now that you have described and explained adaptation, tell me what speciation is, AND what needs to be added (to your explanation of adaptation) to explain speciation. [10 points]

2. Extinction rates are rising. Why should humans worry about loss of biodiversity? (More reasons, more points) [10 points plus]

3. Give both sides for each of the Creationist arguments that were discussed in class. [10 points each]

1. Design and perfection
   1. Creationist's argument
   2. Evolutionist's reply
2. Age of the Earth.
   1. Creationist's argument
   2. Evolutionist's reply
3. Transitional fossils
   1. Creationist's argument
   2. Evolutionist's reply
4. Second Law of Thermodynamics
   1. Creationist's argument
   2. Evolutionist's reply

4. Explain the following terms: [5 points each]

1. God's utility function
2. First Law of Thermodynamics
3. Radiometric dating
4. Gene pool