Hominid Evolution

Hominid Evolution

9th - 12th Grade

9 Qs

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Hominid Evolution

Hominid Evolution

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Biology

9th - 12th Grade

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MS-LS4-2, MS-LS4-3, MS-LS4-1

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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The scientific theory of evolution is supported by different types of evidence. The diagrams below show the skeletons of two different animal species. How does comparing the skeletons of these animals provide support for the scientific theory of evolution?

It provides information about the organisms' habitats.

It shows possible common ancestry between organisms.

It provides information to determine the organisms' ages.

It shows possible chromosomal similarities between organisms.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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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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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-3

3.

MATCH QUESTION

2 mins • 5 pts

Match the following

Bipedalism

Scientific name for the human race (hint: what you are)

Foramen magnum

A form of locomotion that involves walking on 2 legs

Homo sapien

All species in the human lineage, both modern and extinct

Hominid

Specific part of the skull that covers the brain only

Cranium

Spot where the spine of an animal connects to their brain

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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According to the fossil record displayed, what can be concluded about the jaw size and brain size of hominids as they evolve?

The jaw size increased while the brain size

decreased

Both the jaw and brain increased in size

Both the jaw and brain decreased in size

The jaw size decreased while the brain size

increased

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Species in the family that includes humans, but not great apes are called hominids. The first hominids appeared between 6 and 7 million years ago. Since then, several species of hominids have evolved. As the brain size of hominids increased, which of the following also occurred?

The teeth became larger.

The pelvis became narrower.

The jaws became larger.

The browridges became smaller.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

As hominids have evolved, their appearance, anatomy, and behavior have changed. Which of the following is a trend in hominid evolution?

increase in the size of teeth

increase in cranial capacity

increase in the size of the size of the brow ridge

increase in the size of the jaw

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Humans belong to the hominid group, most of which are now extinct. One of the earliest hominids was Australopithecus afarensis. The bones of this species suggest that it walked upright on two legs (bipedalism) and had a brain about the size of a modern chimpanzee. What inference can be made from this observation?

Bipedalism evolved before hominid cranial capacity increased

The ability to make tools evolved along with bipedalism

Australopithecus afarensis had a large brain and made tools

Australopithecus afarensis was about as tall as later hominids

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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