G100: Earth Revealed

Start by entering your name and the episode. Then, based upon the video, respond to the following topics. When you are happy with your answers, select "Submit Assignment" to send the file to me.

 

Please include the Course, Episode number, and your name in the Subject of your email (G100: Ep. X - Last Name).

 

 

Episode 11: Evolution Through Time

 

The questions for those who want to copy into Word:

1. Describe how fossils are formed, and why these processes are skewed towards marine organisms.

2. What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, and how did the advent of the eukaryotes fuel evolutionary changes on the earth?

3. Discuss mass extinction events through geologic time. When do you think the next one will be?

4. What are microfossils, and what critical role do they play in understanding the geologic history and patterns of evolution at the Rancho La Brea Tar Pits?

5. Discuss Darwin's theory of evolution. What is one of its main problems?

 

 

For those using the "fill-in-the-form" method:

 

 

Your Name

 

Episode

 

Describe how fossils are formed, and why these processes are skewed towards marine organisms.

 

What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, and how did the advent of the eukaryotes fuel evolutionary changes on the earth?

 

Discuss mass extinction events through geologic time. When do you think the next one will be?

 

What are microfossils, and what critical role do they play in understanding the geologic history and patterns of evolution at the Rancho La Brea Tar Pits?

 

Discuss Darwin's theory of evolution. What is one of its main problems?

 

 

 

You are GeoManiac number since April 1, 1997