4.3 Evolution and Natural Selection

Assessment
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Thin Lizzy
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Science
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9th - 12th Grade
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Hard
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1.
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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
Which part of prehistoric sharks is most commonly found as fossils?
Fins
Teeth
Scales
Skeletons
3.
Multiple Choice
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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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
Match the following
Petrified logs
Ice core sample
Amber-fossilized tree resin
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