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- 1. Multiple Choice
The process by which populations slowly change over time is called__________
selective breeding
adaptation
speciation
evolution
- 2. Multiple Choice
Some organisms that share a common ancestor have features that have different functions, but similar structures. These are known asvestigial structuresanalogous structureshomologous structuresfossil structures - 3. Multiple ChoiceStudy of embryos of various organisms to show a common ancestor because of similarities in developmentnatural selectionembryologyspeciationevolution
- 4. Multiple ChoiceTwo organisms that are closely related would havevery similar DNA sequenceexactly the same DNA sequencesno proteins in commoncompletely different DNA sequence
- 5. Multiple ChoiceDarwin wrote that organisms with traits that are best suited to the environment will ________________increase in numberbecome extinct
- 6. Multiple ChoiceSome lizards have different size legs. Lizards with longer legs are able to better access food. Over time, lizards with short legs became less common.
Which trait is more likely to get passed on?lizard sizelong legsleg sizefood - 7. Multiple ChoiceA bad tasting chemical was added to plants. Which of the following is the MOST LIKELY outcome of this adaptation?animals would continue eating the plant.the chemical would disappear.the amount of animals that eat the plant would greatly decrease.the chemical would help with photosynthesis.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT an example of natural selection?people selectively breeding hamsters.insect populations developing resistance to certain pesticides.bacteria becoming resistant to antibiotics.male birds of certain species developing colorful feathers to attract female mates.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThe environment around Manchester, England, changed during the Industrial Revolution. How did this change affect peppered moths living in the area?natural selection favored moths with dark wings because predators could not see them on the soot-colored trees.natural selection favored moths with white wings that were easy for predators to see.natural selection favored moths with white wings because predators could not see them on the soot-colored trees.natural selection caused moths with white wings to become extinct.
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is the BEST example of an adaptation?people learning to ride horses for fun.a breeder mating two black cats to get a a litter of black kittens.buzzards moving into a new area where they can eat .horses having long legs so they can run away from predators.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following would NOT be an adaptation?long, strong running legsclaws with a powerful gripcamouflagea defective heart valve
- 12. Multiple Choice
The guppy is a species of small freshwater fish. Scientists observed that the average size of guppies in the pond decreased after many years after a guppy predator was introduced into the pond. Which of the following best explains the change in guppy size?
selective breeding
natural selection
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a term for a group of similar organisms that can reproduce fertile offspring?
individual
ecosystem
species
fossil
- 14. Multiple ChoicePredict which moth would increase in populationlightdark
- 15. 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
- 16. Multiple ChoiceDo organisms "decide" to evolve and change?Yes, they know they need to change to surviveNo, they change because of natural selection
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhy is the mouse population changing over time?The light mice can reproduce more successfully than the dark miceThe hawks eat more dark mice than light mice because the dark mice taste betterThe hawks eat more light mice than dark mice because they can see the light mice more easilyThe hawks eat more dark mice than light mice because they can see the dark mice more easily
- 18. Multiple ChoiceThese moths are all the same species. The differences between their wings is an example of ________________Natural SelectionVariationHomeostasisExtinction
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which scientist is known for his work that he did on the Galapagos Islands to develop his theory of natural selection?
Gregor Mendel
Charles Darwin
Anton Van Leewenhoek
Robert Brown
- 20. Multiple Choice
Overproduction, Genetic Variation, Selection, and Adaptation are the 4 parts of:
Natural Selection
Speciation
Artificial Selection
Fossilization
- 21. Multiple Choice
Which of the following are evidence for Evolution?
Fossil Records
Embryology (developmental similarities)
Similar body structure (homologous structures)
All the choices
comparing DNA
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhich type of reproduction would provide more variety for offspring?Asexual ReproductionSexual Reproduction
- 23. Multiple Choice
The white feathers of a snowy owl allow it to blend in with its environment during the winter months (snow). This is an example of ________________
Species
Extinction
Adaptation
Variation
- 24. Multiple Choice
European rabbits were introduced to Australia in 1859. The rabbits reproduced rapidly in their new habitat, displaced other animals, and overgrazed vegetation. In an attempt to reduce the rabbit population, a virus was introduced in 1951. This virus is usually deadly to European rabbits. When the virus was first introduced, the rabbits died in large numbers, but the death rate decreased over time. Which of the following best explains the decrease in the rabbit death rate?
natural selection favored rabbits that are resistant to
this virus
young rabbits learned to avoid being infected with this
virus
the lifespan of the virus is too short to affect rabbits
over a long period of time
the rabbits that were originally infected with this virus
have been dead for years
- 25. Multiple Choice
Walking sticks are insects that live on plants. In one walking stick species, the insects may have either a striped body or a body without stripes.
In one region where these walking sticks live, the dominant vegetation is a plant with needle-like leaves that resemble the walking stick’s striped body. According to natural selection, which of the following is the most likely result if there are large numbers of walking stick predators in the region
Walking sticks without stripes will reproduce faster.
Walking sticks with stripes will become more common.
Walking sticks will develop a new, spotted pattern for their bodies.
Walking sticks will live on rare plant species rather than the dominant species.
- 26. Multiple Choice
Some lizards have an adaptation that allows their tails to break off with minimal damage to bones, nerves, blood vessels, and muscles. This type of lizard can then regrow the missing portion of the tail.
Which of the following statements best explains why this adaptation is selected for in lizard populations?
Lizards with this adaptation are better at climbing trees.
Lizards with this adaptation can use their tails as lures to attract more food.
Lizards with this adaptation can camouflage themselves more easily in vegetation
Lizards with this adaptation are more likely to escape from predators.
- 27. Multiple Choice
A graph regarding the effect of agricultural bio-engineering on insect pests is shown below. How has natural selection affected species of insect pests?
Natural selection has not affected the number of species that are resistant to pesticides
Natural selection has rapidly increased the number of species that are resistant to pesticides
Natural selection has only affected the number of species that are resistant to pesticides
- 28. Multiple ChoiceA fossil of an extinct dinosaur is found and the anatomy of the fossil shows similarities to that of a bird. What could this mean?This is purely by chance and isn't significantThe extinct dinosaur and modern bird share a common ancestorAll dinosaurs evolved into birds and that's why there aren't any dinosaurs alive todayDinosaurs choose to fly, and evolved into birds to escape predation and capture food
- 29. Multiple Choice
______________ is the process by which populations change in response to their environment. Those with the best traits suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.
Natural selection
Adaptation
Reproductive isolation
Divergence
- 30. Multiple Choice
Scientists have collected millions of fossils of different organisms, and have developed a timeline of life on Earth. What do we call this?
Mutation
Natural Selection
The theory of evolution
Fossil Record
- 31. Multiple Choice
What most likely caused the finches on the Galapagos Islands to have beaks that were different from the finches on the mainland?
There were different types of predators on the island.
There were different types of food available on the island.
The finches had no water to drink.
The finches on the mainland could not fly high enough.
- 32. Multiple Choice
Select ALL examples of a vestigial structures
A whale's hip bones and femur
A snake's hind legs.
A human's nose.
A human's appendix.
A human's wisdom teeth.
- 33. Multiple Choice
Hip bones in whales are __________ structures
Homologous
Vestigial
Analogous
- 34. Multiple ChoiceThe most recent ancestral form or species from which two different species evolved is known as ________________________.a common ancestor.an embryonic stage.development.evolution.
- 35. Multiple ChoiceEvolution is a very slow gradual process that occurs over long periods of time.truefalse
- 36. Multiple Choice
A shark's long gills, fins, and teeth make it a superior underwater predator. These are all examples of ___________ critical to the shark's survival.
speciation
adaptations
variations
homeostasis
- 37. Multiple Choice
A giraffe has a long neck in order to better reach leaves to eat. This is an example of _____.
an adaptation
the fossil record
a stimulus
speciation
- 38. Multiple Choice
What kind of evidence for evolution is shown in this image?
fossil evidence
embryology
molecular evidence from DNA
common bone structures
- 39. Multiple Choice
Natural selection is the process by which organisms that inherit ______________ traits tend to ________ more successfully than other organisms.
advantageous; reproduce
weaker; live
stronger; breathe
smarter; survive
- 40. Multiple Choice
A(n) _____________ is an inherited trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.
environment
gene
adaptation
selection
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