4.3 Evolution and Natural Selection

4.3 Evolution and Natural Selection

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Science

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

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1 min

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Biological evolution is the process by which species ​ (a)   change over time.

These changes occur within the ​ (b)   of populations of organisms from generation to generation.

​ (c)   is a process where individuals with ​ certain genetic traits are more likely to ​ (d)   under a specific set of environmental conditions.

genetically

genes

survive and reproduce

Natural selection

2.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which part of prehistoric sharks is most commonly found as fossils?

Fins

Teeth

Scales

Skeletons

3.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

In natural selection what individuals are most likely able to survive and reproduce under a specific set of environmental conditions

Smartest organisms

Strong physical characteristics

Genetic traits adaptable to the environment

Enzymes that help it to digest any toxins it encounters in the environment

4.

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1 min

1 pt

​Fossils are preserved remains or traces of ​ (a)   organisms

Fossils may be ​ (b)   skeletons, bones, teeth, shells, leaves and seeds.

In addition to analyzing fossils excavated from the earth, scientist have studied evidence of ancient life in ​ (c)   samples from glacial ice and on mountaintops.

They have studied organisms trapped in ​ (d)   , or fossilized tree resin.

prehistoric

mineralized or petrified

ice core

amber

5.

Match

1 min

1 pt

Match the following

Petrified logs

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Ice core sample

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Amber-fossilized tree resin

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