This document provides a worksheet with questions about natural selection and patterns of evolution. The worksheet asks students to write short answers in 100 to 200 words for each question. The questions cover direct evidence that supports the theory of natural selection such as examples; whether humans are subject to the same pressures of natural selection as other organisms and why; examples of convergent evolution, divergent evolution, adaptive radiation and co-evolution and implications one example may have for future humans; and how a new species evolves from a pre-existing species including factors affecting speciation.

1. Natural Selection and Patterns of Evolution Worksheet
Complete the worksheet writing 100- to 200-word short answers
for each question. Format your references consistent with APA
guidelines.
1. What is the direct evidence in support of the theory of
natural selection? Include at least four examples.
2. Humans shape their environment in ways that other
organisms cannot. Are humans subject to the same pressures of
natural selection as other organisms? Why?
3. Provide an example of convergent and divergent evolution,
adaptive radiation, and co-evolution. Then, choose one of the
examples you provided. What implications might this example
have for future humans?
4. How does a new species evolve from a pre-existing species?
Include a brief analysis of the factors affecting speciation.