Earth Science First Semester Review Part 1

Evolution is

• A theory that life comes from non-living objects

• a change in a species over time; process by which modern organisms have descended from ancient organisms

• A theory that life come from life

• The species from whom a current one has descended

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Humans, birds, whales, and lizards all have similar arm bones. What is the reason for this?

• The function of these bones is the same in all animals
• They live in similar environments
• They have a common ancestor
• All organisms resemble humans

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The diagram illustrates an embryonic stage of two organisms.Which of the following can be determined by observing the embryos shown in the diagram? 

• The organisms share a common ancestry.
• The organisms belong to the same genus.
• The organisms are native to the same geographic areas.
• The organisms will grow into anatomically similar adults.

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The structures shown are_________

• homologous
• heterologous
• analogous
• vestigial

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An anatomical feature that no longer seams to have a purpose in the current form of an organism

• Homologous structure

• Analogous structure

• Vestigial structure

• None of the above

The image shows three wings which are used by differnt organisms to fly, but the organisms do not share a common ancestor. What term best describes this type of structure?

• Homologous
• Vesitigial
• Analogous

Which layer formed first?

• Rock Layer W
• Rock Layer X
• Rock Layer Y
• Rock Layer Z

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According to the law of superposition, which layer is the youngest?

• A
• B
• C

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In which kind of rock do we usually find a fossil?

• sedimentary rock

• metamorphic rock

• igneous rock

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Fossils of fish are found under land where cows now live. What does this tell you?

• the fish were dropped their by flying birds

• this land was once under the ocean

• fish used to live on land

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