Key Concepts in Variation and Tectonic Plates

Flashcards covering key vocabulary related to genetic variation and tectonic plates.

Variation

The difference in characteristics between individuals of the same species.

Characteristics determined by genes

Eye color, color blindness, and gender.

Tectonic plates

Large segments of the Earth's crest that move and interact, causing geological activity.

Fossil record evidence for tectonic plates

Similar fossil records found on continents far apart, showing the same magnetic material alignment as seen in rocks on either side of the Mid Atlantic Ridge.