Evidence for evolution quiz

Structures are similar in appearance but not in structure

• Vestigial 

• Analogous Structures 

• Homologous 

• Embryonic 

Which layer is the youngest?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which layer is the oldest?

• B

• E

• A

• F

Which of the following is the collection of life's remains found in sedimentary rock?

• Natural selection

• Charles Darwin

• Homologous structures

• The fossil record

Similar structures with different purposes found in different species are known as _____

• Vestigial structures

• Homologous structures

• DNA

• The fossil record

Any change in the heritable traits within a population across generations

• Embryological evidence

• Molecular evidence

• Chemical evidence

• Evolution

The picture shows_______

• Homologous structures

• Vestigial structures

• Analogous structures

• Tetradactyl limbs

The opossum and kangaroo both incubate their young in a pouch. This provides evidence that they---

• are descended from a common ancestor

• belong to the same species

• 
  Have very similar skeletal structures

• Must range great distances to eat

What is this an example of?

• Homologous structure

• 
  Vestigial organs

• Analogous structure

• Functional adaption

Which of the following is an example of a vestigial structure?

• the wings of a bird

• the fins of sharks

• the hind limbs of a house cat

• the tailbone of a human