Principles of Nature Pre-assessment: Modules 1 and 2

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1. Explain how evolution can explain both the unity and diversity of life.

2. Explain how can DNA and other structures in cells provide evidence that all organisms share a common ancestor.

3. State an example of natural selection.

4. Distinguish between matter and energy.

Reflection: Place an “X” next to one of the choices below, or write your own description under “other.”

_____ I have no idea what most of these questions are asking and am questioning my choice to enroll in this course._____ I vaguely remember some of this from another course I took._____ I could write the answer key for this pre-assessment._____ other: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________