Evolution review

When an organism is no longer in existence……..

• lost
• hibernation
• extinct
• found

Preserved remains of an organism that lived in the past…..

• fossil
• picture
• dinosaur
• animal

The man who proposed the theory of natural selection and evolution.

• Thomas Moore
• Gregor Mendel
• Neil Degrasse Tyson
• Charles Darwin

A change in a trait or characteristic that increases an organism’s ability to survive and reproduce.

• extinction
• natural selection
• adaptation
• choice

An idea that is probably true, but has not yet been proven to be true; based on research and data.
Example: "Modern day humans and apes evolved from a common ancestor.

• Fact
• Theory
• Law
• Belief

The theory that organisms best adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.
"Survival of the fittest."

• Natural selection
• Adaptation
• Extinction
• Fossil

What is the BEST definition for Evolution?

• Change
• Adaptation
• Nature's power
• Change over time

Fossils, similar body shape, and similar DNA are all evidence that evolution has taken place on our planet. What is the fourth piece of evidence?

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• Similarities in hair color
• Similar interests
• Similarities in early development
• Similar hunting patterns

Which of the following are adaptations for attracting mates in a population?

• the protective bony armor on an armadillo

• male lyrebirds mimicking the songs of other birds in the forest

• the colorful plumage on a male peacocks tail

• similar coloration of male and female red-tailed hawks

• larger body size and antlers in bull elk

What does the similarity of these structures tell us about these organisms?

• They grow at different rates

• they have a common ancestor

• They evolved slowly

• They do the same thing