Human Evolution (Khan Academy)

Human Evolution (Khan Academy)

Assessment

Assessment

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norafe ragaza

Biology

9th Grade

Hard

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

+4

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 1 pt

Approximately how many years ago did dinosaurs roam the Earth?

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 1 pt

What major event is believed to have caused the extinction of dinosaurs?

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

3.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What kind of animal is believed to be the ancestor of modern primates, including humans, after the mass extinction event?

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 1 pt

What adaptation helped some of the rodent's descendants to survive in trees?

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

5.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Which modern animal is used as an example that might resemble primitive primates?

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

6.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is the distinctive characteristic of apes compared to monkeys?

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

7.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Approximately how many years ago did humans and chimpanzees have a common ancestor?

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

8.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is the genus name that includes Homo habilis and Homo sapiens?

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

9.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'Homo sapiens' mean?

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 1 pt

When did Neanderthals disappear?

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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