Evidence of Evolution

Structures are similar in appearance but not in structure

• Vestigial 
• Homologous 
• Analogous Structures 
• Embryonic 

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which layer is the youngest

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which layer is the oldest

• B
• A
• E
• C

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which of the following is the collection of life's remains found in sedimentary rock?

• natural selection

• homologous structures

• Charles Darwin

• the fossil record

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Similar structures with different purposes found in different species are known as _____

• vestigial structures

• DNA

• homologous structures

• the fossil record

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

The changes of species over time

• Embryonic 
• Natural selection 
• Mimicry 
• Evolution 

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

The picture shows a/an ___________

• homologous structure

• vestigial structure

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

The opossum and kangaroo both incubate their young in a pouch. This provides evidence that they---

• are descended from a common ancestor
• Have very similar skeletal structures
• belong to the same species
• must range great distances to eat

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What is this an example of?

• Homologous structure

• Analogous structure

• Vestigial organs

• Functional adaption

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which of the following is an example of a vestigial structure?

• the wings of a red-tailed hawk
• the hind limbs of a house cat
• the fins of sharks
• the tailbone of a human

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2