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Question 1
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Q. Which of the following is a fossil?
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a plant that has recently died
a group of organisms that can reproduce
a structure or organ that no longer functions
a trace of an organisms that existed in the past
Question 2
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Q. what did Charles Darwin observe in finch populations of the Galapagos Islands off the coast of South America?
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different species on different islands
all species on one of the islands
identical species on all the islands
the same species as North America
Question 3
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Q. Genetic variation can arise from a random change in the DNA of a gene. The change is called a(n)
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mutation
gene flow
gene pool
allele
Question 4
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Q. The disappearance of a species.
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Evolution
Extinction
Migration
Mutation
Question 5
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Q. The variety of living things on Earth is called:
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Life
Biodiversity
Similarity
Genetics
Question 6
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Q. This image shows that
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These animals have no simliarities in their structures.
two different species may have evolved from a common ancestor.
These animals are from the same species.
These animals likely evolved from different ancestors due to their differences.
Question 7
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Q. Which type of adaptation is shown?
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mimicry
camouflage
artificial selection
homologous structure
Question 8
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Q. Two organisms that are closely related would have
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very similar DNA sequence
exactly the same DNA sequences
no proteins in common
completely different DNA sequence
Question 9
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Q. what gave Charles Darwin the idea of evolution?
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google
wikipedia
mans attempt to destroy mankind
finches in the Galapagos island
Question 10
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Q. Which statement best describes the process of evolution?
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Populations can survive in different locations on earth
Environmental conditions limit the number of species on Earth
Populations grow when resources are abundant
The traits of a species can change over time
Question 11
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Q. Over time, adaptions can lead populations to experience
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environmental changes
genetic changes
geological changes
extinction
Question 12
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Q. Darwin theorized that individuals having an advantage due to their traits or abilities will be more likely to survive and reproduce. This theory is known as
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evolution
speciation
adaptation
natural selection
Question 13
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Q. There are three species of birds on an island. Bird A has a heavy bill for eating seeds. Bird B has a pointed bill for eating insects. Bird C has a sharp bill for eating both insects and seeds. If all insects on the island suddenly disappeared, which bird or birds would be the LEAST affected?