Genome maps provide the DNA sequences of chromosomes. Some scientists have compared the genome maps of a hedgehog and a sloth. What do these genome maps allow the scientists to determine?

How closely related the two species are to each other.

The color patterns of the offspring of each species

How much the size ranges of the two species differ

The methods of protein synthesis that each species uses

What conclusion can you draw from the fact that many modern whale species have vestigial pelvic and leg bones?

The ancestors of whales may have been land mammals

Whales could walk if they wanted to

Whales are preparing to evolve into land animals

Someday whales will be able to walk and will have legs

The diagram illustrates an embryonic stage of two organisms. Which of the following can be determined by observing the embryos shown in the diagram?

The organisms share a common ancestry.

The organisms belong to the same genus.

The organisms are native to the same geographic areas.

The organisms will grow into anatomically similar adults.

Common ancestry relates to evolution because

the more two organisms have in common, the more recent is their common ancestor during their evolution.

evolution only happens when there are common ancestors.

Common ancestors make evolution happen more quickly.

evolution can never take place with common ancestors.

In stage one (top row) of these embryos, most of the embryos________

show different stages of development.

have only a tail if they are non-human.

In stage 2 (middle row) fish embryos _________

are very different bird and mammal embryos.

are still very similar to bird and mammal embryos.

are the only embryos with tails.

In the the third embryonic stage (bottom row), mammal embryos _____

have more characteristics in common with each other than with reptiles or birds.

are still hard to tell from reptiles and birds.

have the same features as fish, reptiles, and birds.

How does Pangaea support the Theory of Evolution? Select all that apply

It provides an explanation for why similar fossils are found on different continents

The movement of continents provides an example of a big change in environment that would cause evolutionary pressures that would drive species to evolve

It explains how the planet became warmer over the years

It provides evidence that continents are growing in size slowly

Which statement does not accurately describe natural selection?

Individual organisms change their genes to adapt to their environment

The genetic composition of a population changes from one generation to the next

More advantageous traits become more common in population

Beneficial and useful traits are inheritable

Evidence of Evolution

Authored by Caralyn May

Biology

9th - 12th Grade

NGSS covered

Used 74+ times

AI Actions

Add similar questions

Adjust reading levels

Convert to real-world scenario

Translate activity

More...

Content View

Student View

23 questions

Show all answers

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Structures with the same parts have different functions; suggests that organisms share a common ancestry

vestigial structures

homologous structures

adaptive radiation

fossil

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS4-1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Study of embryos of various organisms to show a common ancestor because of similarities in development

natural selection

embryology

speciation

evolution

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS4-1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a structure that is similar across species?

vestigial

homologous

adaptaion

variation

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Structures are similar in appearance but not in structure

Vestigial

Homologous

Analogous Structures

Embryonic

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

natural selection

homologous structures

Charles Darwin

the fossil record

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The picture shows a/an ___________

homologous structure

vestigial structure

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS4-1

NGSS.HS-LS4-2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS4-1

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Create resources

Host any resource

Get auto-graded reports

Continue with Google

Continue with Email

Continue with Classlink

Continue with Clever

or continue with

Microsoft

Apple

Others

Already have an account?

Similar Resources on Wayground

20 questions

Ecology 2 - Human Impact

Quiz

•

9th - 12th Grade

20 questions

AKS 8 & 9 Exam Review

Quiz

•

9th - 12th Grade

20 questions

Zoo Nutrition

Quiz

•

10th Grade - University

20 questions

Alligator Farming & Grow-out Quiz

Quiz

•

12th Grade

20 questions

Monogastric Digestive System Structure and Function

Quiz

•

10th - 11th Grade

20 questions

Biochemistry EOC Review

Quiz

•

9th - 10th Grade

20 questions

Introduction to genetics

Quiz

•

9th - 10th Grade

20 questions

Biology Released EOC STAAR 2015 pt. 2 (20 Questions)

Quiz

•

9th - 10th Grade

Popular Resources on Wayground

15 questions

Fractions on a Number Line

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

20 questions

Equivalent Fractions

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

25 questions

Multiplication Facts

Quiz

•

5th Grade

$fractions$

22 questions

fractions

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

20 questions

Main Idea and Details

Quiz

•

5th Grade

20 questions

Context Clues

Quiz

•

6th Grade

15 questions

Equivalent Fractions

Quiz

•

4th Grade

20 questions

Figurative Language Review

Quiz

•

6th Grade

Discover more resources for Biology

20 questions

Cell Organelles

Quiz

•

10th Grade

20 questions

Cell Organelles

Quiz

•

9th Grade

20 questions

DNA & Protein Synthesis

Quiz

•

9th Grade

7 questions

Amoeba Sisters Dihybrid Cross Punnett Square

Interactive video

•

9th - 12th Grade

25 questions

photosynthesis and cellular respiration

Quiz

•

9th Grade

20 questions

Human Body Systems

Quiz

•

9th Grade

19 questions

Natural Selection

Quiz

•

9th Grade

20 questions

Pedigree Practice

Quiz

•

9th Grade

Evidence of Evolution

Structures with the same parts have different functions; suggests that organisms share a common ancestry

Study of embryos of various organisms to show a common ancestor because of similarities in development

What is a structure that is similar across species?

Structures are similar in appearance but not in structure

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

The picture shows a/an ___________

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

What is this an example of?

If two organisms have similar traits of DNA they are probably

The appendix, which is not needed to survive, is conisdered to be a

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Similar Resources on Wayground

Popular Resources on Wayground

Discover more resources for Biology