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The Beagles path Explore the ideas and evidence that helped Charles Darwin create his theory of evolution. 02 \u00a0Population dynamics Compare county age structures to long-term population growth. 03. Slowing malaria This activity investigates causes of disease and ways to control malaria. 04. 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