Evidence for Evolution Quiz

What is the first claim of the theory of Biological Evolution?

• Humans share a common ancestor with chimpanzees

• Evolution is powered by natural processes

• Whales evolved from land creatures

• All living things on Earth are related

Which field of study focuses on the differences and similarities between living things?

• DNA analysis

• Embryology

• Comparative anatomy

• Fossil record

What is a unique characteristic of whales that distinguishes them from fish?

• They are cold-blooded

• They have placentas and give live birth

• They have scales

• They breathe through gills

What is the purpose of blowholes in whales?

• To release excess heat

• To produce sound for communication

• To filter food from water

• To breathe air

What evidence from embryology supports the claim that whales evolved from land creatures?

• Whales have nostril grooves that migrate to the top of the head

• Whales have hair

• Whales have specially shaped ankle bones

• Whales have arm, wrist, hand, and finger bones

What is the significance of the basilosaurid whale fossils?

• They have specially shaped ankle bones

• They have multi-chambered stomachs

• They have internal testicles

• They have fully developed hips and legs

What is the closest genetic match to whales?

• Penguins

• Sea lions

• Fish

• Hippos

What is a shared characteristic between hippos and whales?

• Both are carnivores

• Both have fur

• Both have internal testicles

• Both have single-chambered stomachs

What is the evolutionary history of bird wings?

• They evolved from dinosaur-like ancestors

• They evolved from fish-like creatures

• They evolved from amphibian-like creatures

• They evolved from reptile-like creatures

What is the common ancestor of fish and segmented worms?

• Bird-like creatures

• Amphibian-like creatures

• Dinosaur-like creatures

• Reptile-like creatures