Hominid Evolution

Hominid Evolution

9th - 12th Grade

7 Qs

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Hominid Evolution

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Biology

9th - 12th Grade

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NGSS
HS-LS4-1, MS-LS4-2, HS-LS4-4

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Scientists have found evidence that about 2.4 million years ago a gene regulating jaw muscles mutated and may have led to the more graceful human jaw we see today. The diagram below shows the skulls of 3 hominid species. Which statement below most closely explains the link between jaw size and hominid evolution?

The jaws of hominids evolved to be smaller and less protruding over time as did the skull.

The jaws of hominids evolved to be larger and more protruding over time.

There appears to be no change in the jaws of hominids over time.

The jaws of hominids changed over time due to a change in brain size

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NGSS.HS-LS4-1

NGSS.HS-LS4-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Based on the illustration to the right, what do the similarities between human and chimpanzee hands and feet suggest about the different organisms?

Chimpanzees and humans both have hands and feet adapted for walking upright, showing they have identical DNA.

Chimpanzees and humans both have similar hands for grasping, proving they make and use complex tools.

Humans and chimpanzees both developed five digits on their hands and feet, suggesting they have a common ancestor.

Humans and chimpanzees both have thumbs, proving they eat similar foods like meat, nuts, and vegetation.

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NGSS.HS-LS4-1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the scientific theory of evolution supported by the comparison of the skulls and skeletons of modern humans and extinct hominids?

By making the hip, spine, and skull comparisons, the age of different hominid specimens can be determined.

Comparison of skull and skeletons provides evidence that humans and different hominid species interacted.

Similarity in skull shapes, hands, and hips between extinct hominids and humans supports a common ancestry.

Skull and skeleton comparisons can explain why hominids were inferior and became extinct while humans evolved.

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NGSS.HS-LS4-1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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The ability to walk upright on two legs is called:

bipedalism

quadropedalism

bicyclepedalism

tripedalism

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following correctly summarizes the physical changes that early humans went through over the past million years or so?
Brain size increased as jaw size decreased
Brain size decreased as jaw size increased
Bipedalism increased as use of tools increased
Bipedalism decreased as the use of tools increased

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NGSS.HS-LS4-1

NGSS.HS-LS4-4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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The illustration below shows four lobes of the human brain.


What lobe is designated by label 2?

temporal

parietal

occipital

frontal

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which lobe of the brain is designated by number 4?

Occipital Lobe

Parietal Lobe

Frontal Lobe

Temporal Lobe