Evolution and Genetic Variation
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What characteristic does "survival of the fittest" need for survival of a species? Options: Genetic Variation, Speed, Beak shape, Biodiversity
Back
Genetic Variation
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The fossil record uses the "Law of Superposition" to show plant fossils were living on earth before animals. Which statement explains what this looks like?
Back
Plant fossils are found in older layers and animal fossils are found in younger layers.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why do finches on the Galapagos islands have different beaks?
Back
Genetic variation has made it possible for birds to feed on different forms of food due to their beak shape.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Success of an organism to survive is determined by which characteristic?
Back
Passing genes onto offspring
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which characteristic will help a crop to survive a sudden disease? Options: Spraying pesticides, Clone of other similar plants, Genetic Variation due to genetic engineering, Genetic modified to grow in sunlight.
Back
Genetic Variation due to genetic engineering
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of the biological classification system?
Back
Organize living things based on similarities.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do the same bones in the arms, wings, and fins of cats, dogs, humans, whales, birds, and bats support the "Theory of Evolution?"
Back
Evidence they evolved from a common ancestor.
8.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Geological evidence shows that the same fossils from the same living organism were found in Australia, China, South America and North America. Which best explains this?
Back
All of these continents were once connected as a supercontinent called Pangea.
9.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Geological evolution includes...
Back
Continental Drift
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