Evidence for Evolution Check for Understanding

Evidence for Evolution Check for Understanding

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

9th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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

+2

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does embryology support the Theory of Evolution?

Back

It shows that they have a common ancestor because of their similarities.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-3

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Variation in the context of evolution?

Back

Is a slight difference in an inherited trait of individual members of a species.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the definition of evolution?

Back

A change in the inherited characteristics of an organism over time.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do homologous structures provide evidence of evolution?

Back

The genes for the body plan and forelimb layout were present in a common ancestral species vertebrates share, thus passed onto all vertebrates.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a vestigial structure?

Back

A structure that likely once had a function in an early ancestor.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the term 'common ancestor' mean?

Back

A species from which two or more different species have evolved.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is natural selection?

Back

The process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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