exit exam 10

What are rock and fossil records used for in studying evolution?

• Rock and fossil records are used to determine the age of the Earth.

• Rock and fossil records are used to provide evidence of past life forms and the changes that have occurred over time.

• Rock and fossil records are used to study the formation of mountains and valleys.

• Rock and fossil records are used to predict future evolutionary changes.

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MS-ESS2-3

What is natural selection and how does it lead to adaptations?

• Natural selection is the process by which certain traits or characteristics become more or less common in a population over time. It occurs when individuals with disadvantageous traits are more likely to survive and reproduce, passing on those traits to their offspring. This does not lead to adaptations.

• Natural selection is the process by which certain traits or characteristics become less common in a population over time. It occurs when individuals with disadvantageous traits are more likely to survive and reproduce, passing on those traits to their offspring. This leads to adaptations.

• Natural selection is the process by which certain traits or characteristics become more common in a population over time. It occurs randomly and has no relation to survival or reproduction. This leads to adaptations.

• Natural selection is the process by which certain traits or characteristics become more or less common in a population over time. It occurs when individuals with advantageous traits are more likely to survive and reproduce, passing on those traits to their offspring. This leads to adaptations.

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MS-LS4-6

Explain how traits change over time.

• Traits change over time through conscious decision-making and personal choice.

• Traits change over time through environmental factors and adaptation.

• Traits change over time due to random chance and luck.

• Traits change over time through genetic mutations and natural selection.

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MS-ESS2-3

What is fossil evidence and how does it support the theory of evolution?

• Fossil evidence is unreliable and cannot be used to support the theory of evolution.

• Fossil evidence only supports the theory of evolution for certain species, not all life forms.

• Fossil evidence supports the theory of evolution by providing direct evidence of past life forms and their characteristics.

• Fossil evidence is a hoax and does not provide any support for the theory of evolution.

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MS-LS4-6

What are some examples of biological evidence of evolution?

• fossil records, comparative anatomy, embryology, and molecular biology

• genetic mutations, natural selection, and adaptation

• geographic distribution of species, homologous structures, and vestigial organs

• fossil records, comparative anatomy, and embryology

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MS-LS4-4

How do scientists use rock and fossil records to build a timeline of Earth's history?

• By measuring the weight and density of rocks and fossils.

• By studying the color and texture of rocks and fossils.

• By analyzing the age of rocks and the types of fossils present.

• By examining the chemical composition of rocks and fossils.

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MS-LS4-1

What is artificial selection and how does it differ from natural selection?

• Artificial selection is the process by which certain traits become more or less common in a population due to their impact on survival and reproduction in a given environment, while natural selection is the random variation in traits within a population.

• Artificial selection is the process by which plants or animals evolve naturally over time, while natural selection is the intentional breeding of plants or animals by humans to produce desired traits.

• Artificial selection is the intentional breeding of plants or animals by humans to produce desired traits, while natural selection is the process by which certain traits become more or less common in a population due to their impact on survival and reproduction in a given environment.

• Artificial selection is the process by which certain traits become more or less common in a population due to their impact on survival and reproduction in a given environment, while natural selection is the intentional breeding of plants or animals by humans to produce desired traits.

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MS-LS4.B

Describe the process of natural selection and how it leads to the survival of the fittest.

• Natural selection is the process by which all individuals in a population have an equal chance of survival. It leads to the survival of the average by favoring individuals with average traits that do not significantly impact their fitness and reproductive success.

• Natural selection is the process by which certain traits become more or less common in a population over time. It leads to the survival of the fittest by favoring individuals with advantageous traits that increase their fitness and reproductive success.

• Natural selection is the process by which certain traits become more common in a population over time. It leads to the survival of the luckiest by favoring individuals with random advantageous traits that increase their fitness and reproductive success.

• Natural selection is the process by which certain traits become less common in a population over time. It leads to the survival of the weakest by favoring individuals with disadvantageous traits that decrease their fitness and reproductive success.

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MS-LS4-2

What are some examples of adaptations in plants and animals?

• Thorns, waxy leaves, deep root systems, camouflage, hibernation, migration

• Photosynthesis, exoskeleton, bioluminescence

• Symbiotic relationships, spines, nocturnal behavior

• Fruit production, web spinning, nocturnal behavior

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MS-LS4.C

How do traits change through genetic mutations?

• Genetic mutations can change traits by altering the DNA sequence of a gene.

• Genetic mutations have no effect on traits.

• Traits change through environmental factors, not genetic mutations.

• Genetic mutations can only change traits in plants, not animals or humans.

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MS-LS4.B