Evolution

Who do we credit for the Theory of Evolution?

(a)  

A lion has 5 cubs. Due to limited resources, only 3 cubs survive. This is called...

• Selection

• Genetic variation

• Overproduction

• Adaptation

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Birds with large beaks live longer in forest environments. Is this an example of natural or artificial selection?

• Natural

• Artificial

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Dog breeders are an example of ______ selection.

• Natural

• Artificial

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Bears changing over time to adapt to their environment is...

• Natural selection

• Artificial selection

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The bones found in cat legs are similar to the bones found in human arms. Which type of evidence is this an example of?

• Common structures

• Similar DNA

• Developmental similarities

• Artificial selection

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Which layer contains the oldest fossils?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Sarah finds two fossils. Fossil A is found 8 feet below the ground's surface while fossil B is found 5 feet below the ground's surface. Which fossil can Sarah conclude is the most recently formed?

• Fossil A

• Fossil B

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Scientists have found that organisms with a backbone typically have a tail-like structure in the womb. This is an example of...

• Common structures

• Similar DNA

• Developmental similarities

• Adaptation

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Humans and cats share about 90% of the same genetic code. Humans and fruit flies share about 60% of the same genetic code. Based on this information, humans are more closely related to which organism?

• Fruit flies

• Cats

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