
Ch15: Darwin's Theory of Evolution
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
During Darwin's time on the Beagle he experienced an earthquake. How did this influence his ideas?
It showed how organisms that lived in the ocean could live on land.
It showed how features could be changed by gradual processes
It showed how populations change over time to become better suited to their environment
It showed that all living things are engaged in a constant struggle for survival
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
A characteristic that makes an organism well suited to its environment is called a(n)?
natural selection
trait
adaptation
variation
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NGSS.HS-LS4-4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which feature of the finches helped support Darwin's theory of Natural Selection?
Finches had different beak shapes to suit their food source
Finches had unusual reproductive behavior
Finches changed features during their lifetime
Finches were able to survive from predator attacks
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NGSS.MS-LS4-2
NGSS.MS-LS4-4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
In a species that has multiple color variations which organisms would be more likely to survive and reproduce?
The species that has a color variation that stands out from its surroundings
The organism that has a color variation that matches its surroundings
The color variation has no effect on predator attacks
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NGSS.MS-LS4-4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
If flowers with longer roots are able to get more water from the ground which of the following would you expect to become more common after a period of drought?
Flowers with short root systems
Flowers with average root systems
Flowers with the longest root systems
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NGSS.MS-LS2-4
NGSS.MS-LS4-4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Darwin believed that not all organisms in a species would be able to survive and reproduce because
random occurrence of death
limited resources
death from disease
extinction due to climate change
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NGSS.MS-LS2-1
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following statements is true?
All individuals of a population of animals or plants are identical
Genetic variations happen only in plants
Genetic variations occur in all living things
All animals of a population are identical
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NGSS.MS-LS4-4
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