Evolution-anatomy

Bird wings and butterfly wings are an example of

• Homologous structure
• Analogous structure
• Mimicry
• Camoflague

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

The structures shown are_________

• homologous
• heterologous
• analogous
• vestigial

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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

Body parts that have lost their original function.

• embryos
• homologous structures
• analogous structures
• vestigial structures

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Body parts of organisms that are the same in structure and position but different in function.

• embryos
• homologous structures
• analogous structures
• vestigial structures

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

The image shows an example of..

• homologous structure
• vestigial structure
• analogous structure

What do fossils, anatomical structures and DNA have in common?

• They are all considered evidence for evolution
• They are all in humans
• They do not have anything in common
• They involve animals only 

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-3

The deeper the layer the fossil is found, the older the fossil will likely be.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Time it takes for half of an isotopes atoms to decay 

• relative age 
• absolute age 
• half-life

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

Method by which a geologist can calculate the absolute age of the rock by knowing the half-life of an isotope 

• radiometric dating
• relative dating
• absolute dating

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8