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Evolution

Authored by Erin Derenbecher

Biology

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Individuals undergo evolution.

True

False

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A phenotype that improves an organism’s chance of survival in their environment is considered a(n) ____________.

natural selection

adaption

speciation

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT an example of natural selection?

People selectively breeding hamsters for size.

Insect populations developing resistance to certain pesticides.

Bacteria becoming resistant to antibiotics.

Male birds of certain species inheriting colorful feathers that are more attractive to females.

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Genetic drift is change in the allele frequency of a population due to...

random chance
natural selection
non-random mating (sexual selection)
artificial selection

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Eyes that can see in the dark is a(an) _______ inherited by nocturnal animals.

adaptation

acquired trait

learned ability

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

The pelvic bone of whales is not needed for movement within the water. This is an example of a(n) ______________ structure.

vestigial

analogous

homologous

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NGSS.HS-LS4-1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

Many different groups of organisms have wings, even though they do not share a recent common ancestor. This is because they evolved in environments with similar selective pressures. Wings are an example of a(n) ______________ structure.

vestigial

analogous

homologous

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NGSS.HS-LS4-1

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