Lesson 4 - the theory of evolution by natural selection

Lesson 4 - the theory of evolution by natural selection

8th Grade

20 Qs

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Lesson 4 - the theory of evolution by natural selection

Lesson 4 - the theory of evolution by natural selection

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Science, Biology

8th Grade

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NGSS
MS-LS4-4, MS-LS4-2, MS-LS3-1

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

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The process by which populations change over time is known as:

adaptation

natural selection

evolution

mutation

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

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One of Darwin's most important observations was the differences in beak shapes of the Galapagos finches. He concluded that:

these finches evolved from one species of finch

these finches were not related

finches remain unchanged since the beginning of time

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

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What might happen to this population? Infer or predict the traits of future generations.

There will be more green beetles in the population.

There will be more brown beetles in the population.

There will be an equal amount of brown and green beetles in the population.

None of these, since body color is not passed on.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

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There are genetic differences in beetles, like body color. This is known as a:

mutation

adaptation

selection

variation

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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The process by which organisms tht inherit advantageous traits tend to reproduce more successfully thatn other organisms do

Variation

Articifial Selection

Natural Selection

Evolution

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Naturally occurring differences in traits

Natural Selection

Variation

Mutation

Evolution

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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An inherited trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment

Mutation

Adaptation

Natural Selection

Evolution

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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