Evolution Review

This transition of species found in the __________________ is used as an evidence of evolution that shows changes over time.

• fossil record

• ancient sediment

• archeological site

• genetic drift

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

• fossil
• picture
• dinosaur
• animal

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

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

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

• extinction
• natural selection
• adaptation
• choice

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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 color variation of mouse is best for survival?

• white

• grey

• red

• short

WHY is one color variation of mouse best for survival?

• longer claws for fighting

• longer legs for running faster

• bigger ears for better hearing

• fur color that blends in to it's environment

Which is an inherited trait that increases an organism’s chance of surviving and reproducing in its environment?

• adaptation

• camouflage

• natural selection

• variation

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The picture below shows the forelimbs of three different organisms: a bat, a bird, and a horse. All of these animals originally are descended from a common ancestor.

What is most likely responsible for the changes that occurred to form distinctly different organisms over millions of years?

• The organisms' environments changed, and natural selection diversified each species.

• The damage from basic injuries cause mutations to occur that passed onto offspring.

• The organisms created new traits and species through selective breeding.

• The introduction of humans allowed for artificial selection to take place.

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Which of the following is a correct statement about the relationship between natural selection and evolution?

• Natural selection results from evolution.

• Natural selection includes evolution as a part of it.

• Natural selection and evolution are the same thing.

• Natural selection is one mechanism of evolution.