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Section 4.2 Evolution

Authored by Walline Williams

Science

9th Grade

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Section 4.2 Evolution
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is the term for a feature that allows an organism to survive in its environment?

adaptation
variation
homologous structure
vestigial structure

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What is the process of which humans breed organisms for certain traits?

artificial selection
descent without modification
inheritance of acquired characteristics
natural selection

3.

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Individuals that are well adapted to their environment will survive and produce

better traits
stronger genes
more offspring
fewer mutations

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Mutations are important because they bring about

death of the organism in which they develop
genetic variation needed for a population to evolve
benefits for the individual, not for the population
Hardey-Weinberg equilibrium within a population

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Inherited trait that helps an organism survive is a(n) __________.

Fossil
Adaptation
Ancestor
Natural selection

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Survival of the fittest or when favorable adaptations reproduce faster is called what?

Evolution
Adaptation
Natural selection
Fossilization

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Farmers breed cows to produce high amounts of milk. This is an example of...

Natural Selection 
Variations in a species 
Selective Breeding 
inbreeding

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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