Evolution, Adaptation and Inheritance

When the fittest, most adaptive organisms survive and multiply whilst the least adapted die out is called...

• Evolution

• Natural Selection

• Adaptation

• inheritance

When a plant or animal has changed in some way, usually over a long period of time, to be best suited to their environment is known as...

• Evolution

• Natural Selection

• Adaptation

• Inheritance

The theory that all living things that exist today developed from earlier types is called...

• Evolution

• Natural Selection

• Adaptation

• Inheritance

The passing of physical traits to their offspring is known as...

• Evolution

• Natural Selection

• Adaptation

• Inheritance

Which famous scientist came up with the Theory of Evolution?

• Albert Einstein

• Marie Curie

• Isaac Newton

• Charles Darwin

The Pepper Moth is an example of...

• Natural Selection

• Evolution

• Inheritance

• Adaptation

Why do organisms adapt and evolve?

• To eat better food

• To be able to survive in their habitat

• To move to a different habitat

• To find new friends

Can offspring have differences to their parents? Answer with yes or no.

(a)  

How has a polar bear adapted to live in the Arctic? Tick two that you think are correct.

• It has thick white fur to keep it warm.

• It is warm blooded.

• It can swim.

• It is a mammal.

Which of these did you not inherit from your parents?

• Height

• Eye colour

• Weight

• Hair colour