24-25 Evolution Test Review (Post-Assessment)

Front

How does genetic variation affect an organism's ability to adapt to an environment?

Back

increases ability to survive

Front

Fossils of the same plant have been found in S. America and Africa. What does this suggest?

Back

the continents were once together

Front

The forelimbs of humans (bones inside the arm) and birds (bones inside the wing) are an example of...

Back

homologous structures

Front

What represents an adaptation of sharks living in water?

Back

they have gills to breath in the water

Front

Evolution can be best described as...

Back

having a gradual change

Front

Which is an example of an analogous structure?

Back

a butterfly wing and bat wing

Front

Tigers and household cats are members of the same family; however, their sizes are vastly different. What is the cause of this?

Back

genetics

Front

Which would best allow a species to survive environmental changes?

Back

Genetic Diversity

Front

What most likely causes the fur of the arctic fox to change color?

Back

The foxes genes

Front

What process is most responsible for the extinction of most species of plants and animals that have lived on Earth?

Back

Environmental changes