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

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

• DNA analysis

• Embryology

• Fossil record

• Comparative anatomy

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

• They feed milk to their young

• They breathe air with fully developed lungs

• They have placentas and give live birth

• They have gills for breathing underwater

What is the purpose of blowholes in whales?

• To communicate with other whales

• To drink water

• To catch prey

• To breathe air

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

• Whales have specially shaped ankle bones

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

• Whales have hair

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

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What is the significance of the basilosaurid whale fossils?

• They have internal testicles

• They have multi-chambered stomachs

• They have fully developed hips and legs

• They have ankle bones found only in hippos

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According to DNA analysis, which animal is the closest genetic match to whales?

• Pudgy, water-loving hippopotamus

• Hippos

• Sea lions

• Fish

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What is a shared characteristic between whales and hippos?

• Both are mainly carnivores

• Both have internal testicles

• Both have single-chambered stomachs

• Both have fur

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What is the main conclusion drawn from the evidence for evolution?

• All living things on Earth are related

• Humans share a common ancestor with segmented worms

• Bird wings evolved from dinosaur-like ancestors

• Whales evolved from hippos

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What is the purpose of this quiz?

• To explore the evidence for evolution

• To test knowledge of whale anatomy

• To study DNA analysis

• To compare whales and hippos

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