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1) The study of how species change over time is known as
A
Biology
B
Genetics
C
Evolution
D
Ecology
2) The father of evolution is
A
Robert Hooke
B
Gregor Mendel
C
Jean Lamarck
D
Charles Darwin
3) Which of the following best defines natural selection?
A
Traits acquired by an organism during its lifetime are passed on to its offspring
B
Organisms that require less space are successful
C
Large organisms tend to survive longer than smaller organisms
D
Organisms with traits that are best suited to their environment produce more offspring
4) The teeth of carnivores are pointed and are good for puncturing and ripping flesh. The teeth of herbivores are flat and are good for grinding and chewing. Which statement best expl
A
The two types of teeth most likely evolved as a result of natural selection
B
Herbivores have evolved from carnivores
C
Carnivores have evolved from herbivores
D
The two type sof teeth most likely evolved as a results of the needs of an organisms
5) Over time, the available nutrients in the soil of one ecosystem decreases. Which adaption is most likely to develop in the plant species that live in that soil?
A
taller plants
B
plants with bigger flowers
C
plants that demand less water
D
plants with deeper roots
6) An example of variation is the following:
A
A dog and cat that both have stripes
B
Some of an insect's offspring have spots, and some are one color
C
I am wearing grey pants and you are wearing brown pants
D
Most polar bear are white
7) Groups of organisms that are better fit for withstanding harsh environmental conditions are more likely to survive than groups of organisms that are not as fit for the environment.
A
genetic mutation
B
biodiversity
C
natural selection
D
equilibrium
8) Individuals better suited for their environment will
A
not survive
B
live and pass on their traits to their offspring
C
have high mutation rates
D
live long lives but produce no offspring
9) Adaptations can be defined as:
A
helpful variations that improve an organisms change for survival and reproduction
B
changes in an environment to suit an organism
C
helpful variations that kill an organism
D
harmful variations
10) A fish that can reproduce and raise more babies because it can catch more food is an example of
A
Population
B
Fitness
C
Species
D
Genetics
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