Q4 Exam Review

How did Darwin contribute to the theory of evolution?

• stated that evolution occurred through natural selection

• stated that evolution caused mutation

• stated that evolution caused natural selection

• he was the first to describe evolution

What islands did Darwin make his discoveries regarding evolution?

• Hawaiian

• Polynesian

• Galapagos

• Bahamas

Which best describes the term evolution?

• Naturally occurring mutations

• inherited, genetic changes in organisms over time

• the ability of an organism to survive and reproduce

• random changes in a DNA sequence

What did Darwin notice about the Finches in the Galapagos?

• the size and shape of beak was different depending on the food source of each island

• the size of finch was different depending on the habitat of each island

• the shape and size of beak was the same

• the size of finch was the same but the color was different

A form of artificial selection where humans deliberately breed plants and animals for desired traits

• selective breeding

• natural selection

• evolution

• gene

• trait

Product of reproduction; a new organism produced by one or more parents (children of a person or animal)

• artificial selection

• biologist

• evolution

• offspring

• trait

What is an example of artificial selection?

• Letting dogs choose their own mate

• Letting plants pollinate on their own

• Crossing a labrador and a poodle to create a labradoodle

What is the process where animals live or die based on their adaptations to their environment.

• Genetic Drift

• Natural Selection

• The Circle of Life

• Mammoth

Variations are caused by . . .

• Kaleidoscopes

• Variety Shows

• Mutations

• A change in phenotypic expression

Something that helps an organism survive in its environment is an . . .

• Adaptation

• Tool

• Evolution

• Sour Patch Kid