Evolution in Action

Evolution in Action

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Evolution in Action

Evolution in Action

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Valley of Fire known for?

Golden deserts

Volcanic eruptions

Cacti and brush

Black rock

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the light-colored fur of the rock pocket mouse make it stand out on dark lava?

It attracts predators

It blends in with the sand

It provides camouflage

It reflects sunlight

3.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which predators eat the rock pocket mice?

Foxes and coyotes

Rattlesnakes and owls

Hawks and snakes

Cacti and brush

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What drives the change in color of the pocket mice over evolutionary time?

Mutation

Natural selection

Genetic variation

Environmental factors

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the genetic basis for the dark coloration in the pocket mice?

Mc1r gene

Light-colored fur gene

Predator avoidance gene

Mutation gene

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long does it take for a new mutation to spread and turn the whole population of mice black?

100 years

500 years

1,000 years

10,000 years

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the advantage of having dark fur on a dark background?

Better camouflage

Increased speed

Enhanced vision

Stronger defense

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