Evolution CUA Test

Front

What trait was selected against during the industrial revolution according to the graph?

Back

The light moth because they were not camouflaged.

Front

Which box represents the struggle to survive?

Back

Box 2.

Front

What type of structures are butterfly wings and bat wings if they have the same function but are built differently?

Back

Analogous structures.

Front

What trait separates amphibians from reptiles?

Back

Claws or nails.

Front

Which pair of embryos are likely to share more characteristics in common?

Back

Species 2 and 3.

Front

What is natural selection?

Back

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

Front

Define homologous structures.

Back

Structures in different species that are similar due to shared ancestry.

Front

What is the significance of vestigial structures?

Back

They are remnants of organs or structures that had a function in an early ancestor.

Front

Explain the concept of adaptation.

Back

A trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.

Front

What is the difference between convergent and divergent evolution?

Back

Convergent evolution occurs when unrelated species develop similar traits, while divergent evolution occurs when related species become more different.