1.09 Mechanisms and Evidence for Evolution Quiz

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Navigate the fascinating world of evolution with our comprehensive 9th-grade science quiz, crafted by the insightful educator PreciousIrene Bryant. This challenging quiz, featuring 10 multiple-choice questions, is designed to test your understanding of key evolutionary concepts such as taxonomy, comparative anatomy, genetic variation, natural selection, and population genetics. With visual elements like diagrams and data tables, this quiz not only assesses your knowledge but also enhances your analytical skills. Aligned with K–12 curriculum standards, it ensures a thorough grasp of evolutionary evidence and mechanisms, setting a strong foundation for future biology studies. Prepare to explore the depths of evolutionary science! This quiz covers essential topics like homologous structures, which provide evidence for common ancestry, and distinguishes them from analogous structures. You'll delve into the core processes of evolution, including natural selection, genetic drift, and gene flow, and examine embryological development comparisons as evidence of evolutionary relationships. Understand the significance of vestigial structures and what they reveal about evolutionary history, and explore DNA/protein sequence comparisons as molecular evidence. Additionally, biogeographical distribution patterns will help you uncover species relationships. Mastery of these concepts not only builds critical thinking skills but also prepares you for advanced biology courses and standardized tests. Ready to test your evolutionary knowledge? Quizizz makes learning engaging and interactive, transforming complex concepts into an exciting adventure. With its visually appealing, data-driven assessments, Quizizz supports K–12 science learning, allowing you to practice at your own pace and receive immediate feedback. Teachers can easily identify knowledge gaps, while students enjoy a gamified approach that makes challenging science topics more accessible and memorable. Embrace the power of Quizizz and transform your science learning experience from passive to active, empowering you to conquer the world of evolution with confidence!
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A new species of spider has been identified. This spider would be most closely related to—
another species in the same order.
another species in the same class.
another species in the same phylum.
another species in the same kingdom.
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NGSS.MS-LS4-2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The diagram represents the forelimb structures from four different mammals, including a bat and a human. These limbs provide evidence of common ancestry because they--
have the same basic structure.
perform the same function.
are the same size.
are parts of mammals.
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NGSS.MS-LS4-2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
There are two populations of salamanders living on nearby islands. If some of the salamanders from Island A were able to reach Island B and join the salamander population there, which of the following would result?
an increase in genetic variation on Island A
an increase in genetic variation on Island B
genetic drift on Island A
natural selection on Island A
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NGSS.MS-LS2-4
NGSS.MS-LS4-4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Some insects are resistant to certain pesticides, chemicals that are sprayed on crops to keep the insects from eating them. The insects that are resistant are not affected by the pesticides. The resistance to pesticides that some individual insects have is a result of--
the behavior of those insects.
the genetic makeup of those insects.
transfer of resistance from one individual insect to another.
individual insects becoming resistant over time.
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NGSS.MS-LS3-1
NGSS.MS-LS4-4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Researchers compared a specific protein across different species. The table shows the number of differences in the protein between the species.
Which conclusion do these data support?
The ladybug and the beetle are the most closely related.
The cricket and the grasshopper are the most closely related.
The grasshopper and the beetle are the least closely related.
The wolf spider and the grasshopper are the least closely related.
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NGSS.MS-LS3-1
NGSS.MS-LS4-2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In order for evolution to occur, there must be a change in the—
climate of the environment.
genes on an individual in the population.
genetic makeup of a population.
rate of mutations in the population.
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NGSS.MS-LS4-1
NGSS.MS-LS4-2
NGSS.MS-LS4-4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Researchers studying medium ground finches on the island of Daphne Major in the Galapagos Islands collected the data below on the survival rates of finches with different sized beaks over a three-year period that included a drought.
Which statement about the finches in this environment is best supported by the data?
Finches with large beaks are more fit for the environment than finches with small beaks are.
Finches with large beaks had more genes than the other finches did.
Finches with small beaks reproduce more quickly than finches with large beaks.
Finches with large beaks reproduce more quickly than finches with small beaks.
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NGSS.MS-LS4-4
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