Evidence for Evolution and Fossils

Which example supports the idea of "natural selection"

• Humans choosing traits to make a new dog breed

• Cheetahs competing to catch antelope

• Genetically engineering tomatoes so they can be sweeter

• Growing bacteria in a lab that can make human insulin

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In order for evolution to occur all organisms must be able to

• reproduce

• change

• adapt

• feed

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How is a theory in science different from a theory in everyday life?

• A theory in science is less accurate

• A theory in science and in real life are the same?

• A theory in science is more accurate?

Which of the following is NOT evidence that supports the theory of evolution?

• adapting to survive

• fossils

• Embryology

• DNA

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Human arm bones are very similar to the wing bones of a bat. Both are mammals and share a common ancestor. The bones are an example of ...?

• Analogous structures

• Vestigial structures

• Homologous structures

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What drives evolution?

• Adaptations

• mutations

• Human Choice

• cars

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What is the phrase that represents natural selection?

• Everyone lives

• Survival of the fittest

• No one survives

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What are the traits called that look similar from species to species?

• homologous structures

• evolutionary characteristics

• ancient structures

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Which is the best description of Darwin's theory of evolution?

• It describes DNA passed from parent to offspring as the driving force of evolution

• It states that all species evolve over time through natural selection

• It doesn't exist

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What is a mutation?

• Change in the sequence of DNA

• When scientists create organisms in a lab

• When traits are passed on from parent to offspring

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