Evolution
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Natural selection results in change in a population's _____________ traits over time.
inherited
acquired
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2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A phenotype that improves an organism’s chance of survival in their environment is considered a(n) ____________.
natural selection
adaption
speciation
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3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT an example of natural selection?
People selectively breeding hamsters for size.
Insect populations developing resistance to certain pesticides.
Bacteria becoming resistant to antibiotics.
Male birds of certain species inheriting colorful feathers that are more attractive to females.
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4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How does a species change over time?
by adapting to the environment
changes in the gene frequencies in a population
acquiring new traits
they do not change
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5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The pelvic bone of whales is not needed for movement within the water. This is an example of a(n) ______________ structure.
vestigial
analogous
homologous
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NGSS.MS-LS4-2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The forelimbs of mammals have similar anatomy because these groups descended from a recent common ancestor. Their bone structure is an example of a(n) ______________ structure.
vestigial
analogous
homologous
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7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Many different groups of organisms have wings, even though they do not share a recent common ancestor. This is because they evolved in environments with similar selective pressures. Wings are an example of a(n) ______________ structure.
vestigial
analogous
homologous
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NGSS.HS-LS4-4
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