Evolution Unit Test Review

Evolution Unit Test Review

Assessment

Flashcard

Biology

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is convergent evolution?

Back

Convergent evolution is the process where organisms from different evolutionary backgrounds develop similar traits or features due to adapting to similar environments.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who is known as the father of evolution?

Back

Charles Darwin is known as the father of evolution for his contributions to the theory of natural selection.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is artificial selection?

Back

Artificial selection is the process by which humans breed organisms for specific traits, such as breeding dogs for certain characteristics.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define adaptation in the context of evolution.

Back

Adaptation is a feature that enhances an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in its environment.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is selective breeding?

Back

Selective breeding is the practice of breeding plants or animals for specific traits, such as breeding cows for higher milk production.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are homologous structures?

Back

Homologous structures are anatomical features in different species that share a common ancestry, even if they have different functions.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is natural selection?

Back

Natural selection is the process where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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