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