Evolution and Natural Selection Review

Evolution and Natural Selection Review

9th Grade

20 Qs

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Evolution and Natural Selection Review

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Assessment

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Created by

DeAnn Easley

Science

9th Grade

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NGSS
MS-LS4-2, MS-LS4-4, HS-LS3-1

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20 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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Structures with the same parts have different functions; suggests that organisms share a common ancestry
vestigial structures
homologous structures
adaptive radiation
fossil

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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Study of embryos of various organisms to show a common ancestor because of similarities in development
natural selection
embryology
speciation
evolution

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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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

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

If modern organisms have a lot of homologous structures, what inference might paleontologists make about those organisms?
They are reptiles
One organism evolved from the other.
The organisms have a common ancestor

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which is not evidence for evolution?
many animals have homologous structures due to common ancestry
Many animals have vestigial structures from an ancestor
We can observe changes in life forms by observing the fossil record
All of these are evidence for evolution

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Scientists compare organisms' DNA to support the theory that all species share a common _________________
separation
ancestor
population
environment

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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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 share a common ancestry.
The organisms belong to the same genus.
The organisms are native to the same geographic areas.
The organisms will grow into anatomically similar adults.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-3

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

This kind of structure is when the structures have the same function but have a different structure/form. 
analogous structure
homologous structure
vestigial structure

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

This kind of structure are body parts that have no function now and are just the remains from an ancestor.
analogous structure
homologous structure
vestigial structure

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

This is any alteration in a structure of a function that allows an organism to be better suited for its environment.
vestigial structures
adaptation
embryo
species

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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