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- 1. Multiple Choice
Structures with the same parts have different functions; suggests that organisms share a common ancestryvestigial structureshomologous structuresadaptive radiationfossil - 2. Multiple ChoiceThe process by which populations slowly change over time is called__________selective breedingadaptationsepeciationevolution
- 3. Multiple ChoiceSome organisms that share a common ancestor have features that have different functions, but similar structures. These are known asvestigial structuresanalogous structureshomologous structuresfossil structures
- 4. Multiple ChoiceStudy of embryos of various organisms to show a common ancestor because of similarities in developmentnatural selectionembryologyspeciationevolution
- 5. Multiple ChoiceStructures that have the same function but different structures are...homologous structuresanalogous structuresvestigial structuresembryology
- 6. Multiple ChoiceTwo organisms that are closely related would havevery similar DNA sequenceexactly the same DNA sequencesno proteins in commoncompletely different DNA sequence
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThe diagram shows fossils in different rock layers. Which of these statements about the age of these fossils is most likely correct?Fossil A and C are the same ageFossil B is older than fossil CFossils A is older than fossil BFossil D is older than fossil C
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhales are aquatic mammals that contain a pelvis bone. Even though it does not aid in its movement, the function must have been used by a common ancestor of the whale. Thus, the pelvis is referred to as a(n)vestigial structureanalogous structurehomologous structure
- 9. Multiple ChoiceIf species A and B have very similar genes and proteins, what is probably TRUE?species A and B share a relatively recent common ancestorspecies A evolved independently of species B for a long periodspecies A is younger than species Bspecies A is older than species B
- 10. Multiple ChoiceAll the animals to the right of the hagfish would have the common characteristic of -FurClaws or nailsLungsJaws
- 11. Multiple ChoiceOn this map there are many different geographical barriers, which could be mountains, rivers, or oceans. Animals that do not have a barrier between them have more similarities, which set shows that common ancestry existed?1 and 23 and 47 and 8
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following pieces of evolution evidence contain both homologous and vestigial structures?fossil recordcomparing embryologycomparing biochemistrycomparing anatomy
- 13. Multiple ChoiceA characteristic that can be passed from parent to offspring through genes is called aoffspringfossila new speciestrait
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhen separated populations cannot mate with each other this is called?interbreedingreproductive isolationadaptation
- 15. Multiple ChoiceA characteristic that can help an organism survive is calledadaptationgenetic variationgenetic change
- 16. Multiple ChoiceA population of chimpanzees was separated when the forest that they lived in had a section cut down and a town was built. After a long period of time, the chimpanzees came back into contact but were incapable of breeding. Which of the following best describes the process that occurred?adaptationspeciationconvergent selectionstabilizing selection
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following must occur for speciation to happen?geographic isolationreproductive isolationtemporal isolationbehavioral isolation
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhich is an example of temporal isolation?flowers that bloom in different monthsbirds that have different mating callsfruit flies that mate in different locationssquirrels that have different fur colors
- 19. Multiple ChoiceGentoo penguins will present a mate with a pebble that they find to attract a mate. Emperor penguins have a specific call and movement that they make to attract a mate. Which type of isolation do these penguins demonstrate?temporal isolationbehavioral isolationgeographical isolationanatomical isolation
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhich lists the correct sequence of events for evolution to occur through isolation?founding population arrives, biogeographic isolation occurs, genetic changes occur, reproductive isolation resultsgenetic changes occur, founding population arrives, reproductive isolation results, biogeographic isolation occursbiogeographic isolation occurs, founding population arrives, genetic changes occur, reproductive isolation resultsfounding population arrives, genetic changes occur, biogeographic isolation occurs, reproductive isolation results
- 21. Multiple ChoiceIn convergent evolution, organisms share physical similarities because theyhave a common ancestorlive in the same enviornmentdevelop homologous structuresare closely related
- 22. Multiple ChoiceFlying fish, flying birds, and bats are examples of which of the following?convergent evolution & homologous structuresconvergent evolution & analogous structuresdivergent evolution & homologous structuresdivergent evolution & analogous structures
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhat happens in divergent evolution?organisms become more similarorganisms become less similarspecies become more relatedadaptive radiation always occurs
- 24. Multiple ChoiceA=convergent B=divergent C=adaptive radiationA=adaptive radiation B=convergent C=divergentA=divergent B=convergent C=adaptive radiationA=divergent B=adaptive radiation C=convergent
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the correct defintion of a species?Same type of organisms living in an area.Same type of organisms that can reproduce.Organisms that can reproduce and fertilize offspring.Organisms that can reproduce and have fertile offspring.
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a mass extinction?When all the species in a particular area on earth suddenly go extinctWhen multiple species from all over the earth suddenly go extinctWhen one species goes extinct due to habitat changesWhen all life on earth is wiped out
- 27. Multiple Choice
Which best explains the difference between background extinction & mass extinction
Background extinctions occur continuously at a low rate while mass extinctions occur less frequently and are more intense
Background extinctions only happen in certain parts of the world while mass extinctions happen all over the world
Background extinctions are related to convergent evolution while mass extinctions are related to divergent evolution
Background extinctions are related to divergent evolution while mass extinctions are related to convergent evolution
- 28. Multiple Choice
What is the study of the distribution of organisms around the world?
Paleontology
Geography
Geology
Biogeography
- 29. Multiple Choice
The wings of robins (a type of bird) and the wings of butterflies (a type of insect) are an
example of
Divergent evolution
Convergent evolution
Punctuated evolution
Adaptive radiation
- 30. Multiple ChoiceIn convergent evolution, organisms share physical similarities because theyhave a common ancestorlive in similar environmentsdevelop homologous structuresare closely related
- 31. Multiple ChoiceA bumble bee has just enough weight to open up the snapdragon flower and get the nectar/pollen inside. Other insects cannot do this. This adaption is an example of........convergent evolutionco-evolutiondivergent evolutionspeciation
- 32. Multiple Choicetwo species are in different environments and look very similar. However, that are not closely related (analogous). Their resemblance is most likely an example of.sexual selectiontemporal isolationconvergent evolutiondivergent evolution
- 33. Multiple ChoiceTwo organisms that have a common ancestor but overtime evolved into different species. What is this calledconvergentdivergentcoevolution
- 34. Multiple Choice
_____ is the evolution toward similar traits in unrelated species.
Coevolution
Divergent evolution
Convergent evolution
speciation
- 35. Multiple Choice
______ is the evolution toward different traits in related species
Convergent evoultion
Divergent evolution
Coevolution
Speciation
- 36. Multiple Choice
The rapid speciation of one ancestral species into many descendant species is called
Adaptive radiation
Punctuated equilibrium
Coevolution
Divergent evolution
- 37. Multiple Choice
Which best describes punctuated equilibrium?
Speciation occurs due to natural selection
Speciation occurs due to isolation
Speciation occurs slowly in geologic time, followed by long periods with very fast evolutionary change.
Speciation occurs suddenly and rapidly in geologic time, followed by long periods with little evolutionary change.
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