Quiz about Evolution Review

Question 1

Organisms with the Advantageous traits will

Accepted Answer

survive and reproduce

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Die and go extinct

Question 2

Studying fossils helps helps us to see how things were____

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evolved over time

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created over time

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formed over time

Question 3

If a species can no longer produce offspring they will go extinct

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true

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false

Question 4

Who survives according to the theory of evolution

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The offspring best adapted to the environment

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The first born offspring

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The largest offspring

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The offspring best equipped for movement

Question 5

If two organisms share a common ancestor they are known to be

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Homologous

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Analogous

Question 6

The Law of Superposition helps us understand the age of fossils compared to other fossils.

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true

Answer

false

Question 7

Are the following structures homologous or analagous?

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Homologous

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Analagous

Question 8

Do these homologous structures share a common ancestor?

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yes

Answer

no

Question 9

Are the bird and Bat wing structures homologous or analogous?

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analogous

Answer

homologous

Question 10

What best describes the relationships among the organisms shown?

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embryological similarities

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superposition similarities

Question 11

According to the Law of Superposition, which layer has the oldest fossil in it?

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Layer C

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Layer A

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Layer B

Question 12

According the Law of Superposition, which layer has the most modern fossil in it?

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Layer A

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Layer B

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Layer C

Question 13

Layer B is __________ layer C.

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Younger than

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Older than

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Same age as

Question 14

True of False. Organisms evolve or change over time in response to their environment?

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true

Answer

false

Question 15

Which phenotype would be best adapted to this sandy environment?

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Tan colored phenotype

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Green colored phenotype

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red colored phenotype

Question 16

What is an advantage of and organism having a tan phenotype in this sandy environment?

Accepted Answer

It helps the young deer avoid being spotted by predators.

Answer

It helps the parents locate their young ones quickly.

Answer

It helps the young deer stay warm in cold weather.

Evolution Review

17 questions

Evolution means Change over ______

Organisms with the Advantageous traits will

Studying fossils helps helps us to see how things were____

If a species can no longer produce offspring they will go extinct

Who survives according to the theory of evolution

If two organisms share a common ancestor they are known to be

The Law of Superposition helps us understand the age of fossils compared to other fossils.

Are the following structures homologous or analagous?

Do these homologous structures share a common ancestor?

Are the bird and Bat wing structures homologous or analogous?

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