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Biogeography and Natural Selection

Biogeography and Natural Selection

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Created by

Lacey Rains

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Biology, Science

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9th - 12th Grade

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NGSS

MS-LS4-2, MS-LS4-1, MS-LS4-4

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1.

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2 mins • 1 pt

What is is the study of how and why plants and animals live where they do?

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45 sec • 1 pt

A scientist puts 100 houseflies in a sealed container; then sprays an insecticide into the container. Ninety-six of the flies die. Four survive. The scientist lets the survivors mate and produce offspring, then repeats the experiment with 100 offspring. Fifty-six of them survive the spray. This experimental result is evidence of –

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

3.

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2 mins • 1 pt

Which statement does not accurately describe natural selection?

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

4.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Survival of the Fittest and Evolution were proposed by what scientist?

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1 min • 1 pt

Why are advantageous traits more likely to be passed onto offspring?

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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All primates have the following features EXCEPT:

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The ability to walk upright on two legs is called:

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

8.

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Modern humans and their closest relatives (gorilla, chimpanzee, and organgutan) belong to the same family. Members of this family are called:

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Which hominid species is most closely related to Homo sapiens?

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30 sec • 1 pt

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This helps primates to find ripe fruits and more nutritious leaves.

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