A. P. Biology Unit I Evolution Test Study Guidelines

• Give a brief summary of Evolution. 
• Describe the foundation and identify the "father of evolution", 
• Describe how the founder came to his conclusions and the publication released as a result.
• Describe at least four concepts that serve as evidence for evolution and why they are considered evidence
• Describe three types of isolation that drive evolution of populations.
• Describe the five principles that must be in place for Hardy-Weinburg to be relevant.
• Define the Hardy-Weinburg Concept.
• Know the Hardy-Weinburg equation and how to apply it.
• Discuss the importance of mutation and sexual reproduction in genetic variation.
• Identify the different types of selection (directional, disruptive, and stabilizing).
• Describe the difference between allopatric and sympatric speciation.
• Identify the Eras of the Geologic Record
• Define continental drift
• Know the "Big Five: Mass Extinction Events
• Explain the difference between microevolution and macroevolution
• Be able to read a Phylogenetic Tree