The Theory of Evolution

All species on Earth have evolved from a ______ common ancestor ___________. The
simple life forms formed over 3 billion years ago.
These simple life forms began changing and becoming more complex due to changes in their
DNA. Organisms that had behavioural or physical characteristics better _____ adapted ____
to their environment survived and passed on their _ genes _______to the next
generation. This is called _______ natural selection ______.
Over long periods of time, organisms began to _______ diversify _____ and new species
were made.
The theory of evolution is supported by _______vidence_____ such as fossils that show
organisms between known species, similarities between organisms such as skeleton bones
and _____ genetics _____.

common ancestor adapted genes diversify evidence genetics

natural selection