Evidence of Evolution Review

What type of structures are being shown?

• analogous structures

• homologous structures

• vestigial structures

• all of the above

The fossil in the image is an example of _______________.

• amber

• cast fossil

• frozen fossil

• mold fossil

Examine the picture showing the embryonic development of sharks, lizards, chickens, pigs, and humans. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• All animals except sharks are close relatives of humans.

• All animals except lizards are close relatives of humans.

• All animals except chickens are close relatives of humans.

• All animals except pigs are close relatives of humans.

The structures being shown in the illustration are examples of ________________.

• analogous structures

• homologous structures

• vestigial structures

• none of the above

Soft tissues like the muscles, tendons, and the skin can only be preserved through ____________.

• amberization

• freezing

• formation of mold

• formation of cast

TRUE or FALSE: There are fossils of marine animals found in Mt. Everest.

• TRUE. It is possible as animals preying on fish could have brought the remains on Mt. Everest.

• TRUE. It is possible due to the interactions of geologic plates that resulted to the rising of the prehistoric sea floor.

• FALSE. Mt. Everest is the highest mountain in the world from sea level so it won't have marine fossils.

• FALSE. Mt. Everest is a mountain which resulted from the interaction of landmasses that formed the Himalayas.

In vertebrate embryos, the gill slits or pharyngeal slits will develop into which organ/structure in adult mammals, reptiles, birds, and amphibians?

• heart

• lungs

• kidneys

• stomach

The fossil being shown is an example of which type of fossil?

• amber

• frozen fossil

• cast fossil

• mold fossil