Patterns Of Evolution

Patterns Of Evolution

Today we will learn about the different ways in which evolution occurs.

Multiple Choice

When a new species is formed from a pre existing species this is known as?

• Extinction

• Speciation

• Gene flow

• Genetic Drift

Multiple Choice

What type of extinction occurs when a Catastrophic event changes the environment suddenly.

• Gradual Extinction

• Mass Extinction

Multiple Choice

What type of evolution occurs when there is a sudden, rapid change then no change for a long time?

• Co-Evolution
• Punctuated Equilibrium
• Divergent Evolution
• Convergent Evolution

Multiple Choice

Evolution occurring gradually and slowly over long periods of time

• Homeostasis

• Stasis

• Punctuated Equilibrium

• Gradualism

Multiple Choice

The adaptations of wasps, flying fish, flying birds, and bats that allow them to fly are examples of:

• punctuated evolution

• convergent evolution

• divergent evolution

• gradual evolution

Multiple Choice

Ants are the correct size and weight needed to open the flowers for the peony plant.  The peony plant provides food for the ant and the ant fertilizes the peony’s flowers

• divergent evolution

• convergent evolution

• coevolution

Multiple Choice

The kit fox lives in the desert and has large ears with greater surface area that keep the fox from getting overheated.  The red fox lives in the forest and has a red coat that keeps it camouflaged.

• divergent evolution

• convergent evolution

• coevolution