Unit 6 Evolution Review

Which of the following is the correct definition of evolution?

• Fossils showing organisms that have changed

• A change in a population over time

• An organism changing over its lifetime

• Individuals that survive have better adaptations for their environments.

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The theory of natural selection states that all living things evolved from a common ancestor. True or False?

• True

• False

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Which evidence of evolution is most useful in following relationships between species?

• DNA evidence

• Anatomical evidence

• Behavioral patterns

• Bio-geographical location

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What does being "fit" mean?

• You have the largest muscle mass

• You are best suited to live in your environment

• You can run/fly the fastest in your population

• You are over 6 ft tall and at least 180 lbs

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Which of the following is true according to this picture of fossil layers.

• Fossil 1 is the oldest

• Fossil 4 is the youngest

• Fossil 1 is older than fossil 2

• Fossil 4 is older than fossil 3

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Butterflies with large wings can fly away from predators faster. If a butterfly has small wings, it won't be able to fly fast enough and will most likely be eaten at a young age. Which is most likely going to happen to the butterfly population?

• Small wing butterflies will stay the same in number.

• Large wing butterflies will decrease.

• Small wing butterflies will increase.

• Large wing butterflies will increase.

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If an organism is surviving in it's environment and thriving, which of the following is most likely true?

• They have better adaptations than other organisms.

• They have a longer life cycle than others.

• They are larger and dominate other organisms.

• They have been living their for the longest period of time.

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The more variation in a species, the higher the chances of surviving. True or false?

• true

• false

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In the bird beak lab, what environmental factor caused variation and diversity among the finches?

• Variety of food sources

• No mates available

• Location of habitat

• Length of feathers and wings

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What is speciation?

• Differences among a species.

• The ability to interbreed with another organism

• Formation of a new species

• Adapting to the environment

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