Evidence of Evolution Review

1.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What is the study of organisms at the early stages of development?

DNA studies

embryology

extinction

fossil record

2.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What is this an example of?

vestigial structures

embryology

homologous structures

fossil record

3.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Predict which moth would increase in population

light

dark

4.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Two organisms that are closely related would have

very similar DNA sequence

exactly the same DNA sequences

no proteins in common

completely different DNA sequence

5.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The opossum and kangaroo both incubate their young in a pouch. This provides evidence that they---

are descended from a common ancestor

Have very similar skeletal structures

belong to the same species

must range great distances to eat

6.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

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

Environmental Change

Adaptation

Variation

7.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

According to this data, the unknown bacterial species is most closely related to:

Species I

Species II

Species III

Species IV

8.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Structures that are similar in function.

Homologous

Analogous

Vestigial

DNA

9.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Structures are similar in appearance but not in structure

Vestigial

Homologous

Analogous Structures

Embryonic

10.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which layer is the oldest

B

A

E

C

11.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What would happen if the Giraffes never evolve?

they would survive

They would thrive

They would become extinct

They will find another source of food

12.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following is an example of a vestigial structure?

the wings of a red-tailed hawk

the hind limbs of a house cat

the fins of sharks

the tailbone of a human

13.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What is this an example of?

Homologous structure

Analogous structure

Vestigial organs

Functional adaption

14.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

What conclusions can be made based on this table shown?

the American black bear and the giant panda are most closely related

the giant panda and the red panda are most closely related

the red panda and the racoon are the most closely related

the giant panda and the racoon are most closely related

15.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

A scientist compares DNA taken from four different living species. Which of the following statements is true?

Species X evolved from Species Y.

Species A and Z share a recent common ancestor.

Species A and Species Y are the same.

Species Y and Species Z can interbreed.

16.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The diagram illustrates an embryonic stage of two organisms. Which of the following can be determined by observing the embryos shown in the diagram?

The organisms belong to the same genus.

The organisms are native to the same geographic areas.

The organisms share a common ancestry.

The organisms will grow into anatomically similar adults.

17.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

The bones in the figure above are-

Evidence of a common ancestor

Evidence that animals can walk

Evidence that fossils are old

Evidence of nothing

18.

Multiple Choice

3 mins

1 pt

How can the pattern of change in the fossil record best be explained?

The mollusks were well adapted to their stable environment. A large, sudden change occurred in their environment. After the change the mollusks with the bigger shells were better adapted for the new environment.

The mollusks were well adapted to their stable environment. The mollusks hybridized with a smaller species of mollusk. A new species of mollusk with a bigger shell resulted.

The mollusks were not well adapted to their environment. The length of the mollusks' shells changed gradually over time. The mollusks in the original population that had small shells died over a period of many years.

19.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The most recent ancestral form or species from which two different species evolved is known as ________________________.

a common ancestor.

an embryonic stage.

development.

evolution.

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