Evolution & Genetics

Evolution & Genetics

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Science

8th Grade

Hard

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

+11

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which statement supports the theory of natural selection? Options: All organisms produce more offspring than can survive., Organisms live in harmony with one another despite limited resources., Organisms with favorable traits are more likely to die., Over time advantageous traits will be found in more of the population.

Back

Over time advantageous traits will be found in more of the population.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What evidence supports the theory that continents were once a large landmass?

Back

Similar fossils have been found on different continents.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What will most likely happen if a species can no longer produce offspring?

Back

It will become extinct.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS4-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-5

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A student made a table showing different types of finches and their food sources. What can be inferred from this information?

Back

Organisms evolve based on their feeding habits.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Dark moths began to outnumber white moths in cities after the Industrial Revolution. What is the most likely reason for this change?

Back

Light-colored moths were less favored for survival in the new environment.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The process by which different kinds of living organisms are thought to have developed and diversified from earlier forms during the history of the earth.

Back

evolution

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The branch of science concerned with classification, especially of organisms

Back

taxonomy

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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