Evolution

What characteristic did Darwin observe about the finches on the Galapagos Islands?

• Their feathers 
• Genotypes 
• Their beaks
• Their body sizes

The gradual change over time is called.. 

• Mutation 
• Evolution 
• Variation 
• Adaptation 

Which term refers to the process by which individuals that are better suited to the environment survive and reproduce therefore passing down their genes to their offspring? 

• Evolution 
• Variation 
• Adaptation
• Natural Selection 

Differences between members of the same species are called?

• Adaptation 
• Variation 
• Evolution 
• Natural Selection 

What did Darwin NOT understand about the process of evolution?

• The importance of competition
• The importance of separation
• The slowness of the process
• The role of genetics and DNA

What level would the oldest fossils be found?

• A 
• B
• C
• B and  A

Which species’ DNA is most similar to the DNA of the toothed whale? 

• Hippopotamus 
• Baleen Whale
• Grazing Mammals
• Camels

Which of the following is an example of a species?

• A group of similar organisms that all have exactly the same traits.
• A group of living organisms in the same area. 
• A group of similar organisms that can mate with one another and produce fertile offspring.
• A group of biotic and abiotic factors in an area. 

What is the purpose of selective breeding?

• To remove all recessive traits from a population
• To produce organisms with desired traits
• To develop new species of organisms
• To produce organisms that are unable to reproduce on their own

Which of the following statements about the individuals in a population that survive to reproduce is true?

• They have the same predators 
• They are likely to pass traits to their offspring 
• They live in different environments 
• They are sterile