Evolution, Cladograms and Dichotomous Keys

An inherited characteristic that increases an organisms ability to survive and reproduce in its specific environment is called a(n)

• vestigial structure
• speciation
• analogous structure
• adaptation

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

What genus does Bird Z belong to?

• Certhidea
• Geospiza
• Camarhynchus
• Platyspiza

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

The system of classification for organisms is called -

• taxonomy
• classification
• terraformy
• cladogram

All the animals to the right of the hagfish would have the common characteristic of -

• Fur
• Claws or nails
• Lungs
• Jaws

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

According to this cladogram, birds are LEAST related to -

• Amphibians
• Sharks
• Ray Finned Fish
• Crocodiles

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NGSS.HS-LS4-1

On the cladogram, which organism is the closest relative of the human?

• Frog
• Hare
• Caiman
• Parrot

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

You look at two species and see very similar amino acid sequences. What does this likely tell you?

• These are the same animal.
• These animals have a common ancestor.
• These animals are not likely related.
• These animals are likely becoming one species.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Breeding dogs for specific desired traits is an example of which type of evolutionary evidence?

• Artificial selection
• Embryology
• Fossils
• Biochemical molecules

According to this cladogram, primates are most closely related to -

• Amphibians
• Rodents and rabbits
• Crocodiles
• Birds

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which trait do only humans have, according to the cladogram?

• jaws
• mammary glands & hair
• terrestrial during all life stages
• opposable thumbs

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2