Evolution Quiz

Match the following

• Organisms that can reproduce, have similar characteristics, and have a common gene pool.

• Species

• The variation of life forms present in different ecosystems.

• Natural Selection

• Process where traits and organisms that are best adapted to the environment survive and reproduce.

• Adaptation

• A variation in a plant or animal that increases it chance of survival in its environment.

• Development

• The process by which animals and plants grow and develop.

• Diversity

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Match the following

• Diversity

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• Species

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• Adaptation

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• Natural Selection

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• Development

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A process in nature where traits and organisms that are best adapted to the environment survive and reproduce.

A variation in a plant or animal that increases it chance of survival in its environment.

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A taxonomic category referring to organisms that can reproduce with one another, have similar characteristics, and have a common gene pool.

The evolutionary tendency of organisms with a common ancestor to develop different adaptations or traits and become less related.

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Create a definition for diversity in your own words. Be sure to use a complete sentence.

(You can start with: Diversity is...)

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How do adaptations help animals?

• to hide from predators
• to hunt for food
• to survive in their habitats
• All of these are correct

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The source of all genetic material is...

• Protein
• cells
• DNA
• The brain

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The structures shown are_________

• homologous
• heterologous
• analogous
• vestigial

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