Which of the following best describes the pattern of punctuated equilibrium in evolution?
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Speciation occurs when random changes accumulate over long periods of time. |
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Geographic isolation is the predominant mechanism of speciation. |
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Small changes that accumulate over long periods of time lead to the divergence of one species into two or more species. |
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Speciation events occur relatively rapidly. |
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Small changes that accumulate over long periods of time lead to the formation of a new species and the extinction of the old species. |