
Types of Evolution
Authored by Ashanti Anderson
Biology
9th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 8 pts
Which of these is an example of Divergent Evolution?
The Whale Lineage
Cheetah Cubs
Darwin's Finches
Dolphin and Shark Bodies
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS4-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 8 pts
What is the definition of Divergent Evolution?
The process where groups from the same common ancestor evolve and accumulate differences, resulting in the formation of new species.
The process where species that are not closely related independently evolve functionally or visually similar structures.
The process by which development of species is marked by isolated episodes of rapid adaptation to environments between long periods of little or no change.
The process of development of evolutionary change that occurs between pairs of species as they interact with one another.
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS4-1
NGSS.HS-LS4-4
NGSS.HS-LS4-5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 8 pts
What is the definition of Convergent Evolution?
The process where groups from the same common ancestor evolve and accumulate differences, resulting in the formation of new species.
The process where species that are not closely related independently evolve functionally or visually similar structures.
The process by which development of species is marked by isolated episodes of rapid adaptation to environments between long periods of little or no change.
The process of development of evolutionary change that occurs between pairs of species as they interact with one another.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 8 pts
Which of these is an example of Convergent Evolution?
The Whale Lineage
Cheetah Cubs
Darwin's Finches
Dolphin and Shark Bodies
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS4-4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The three species pictured do not share a common ancestor, yet have evolved to have a similar anatomy and life style. This is an example of ?
Homologous Structures
Divergent Evolution
Vestigial Organs
Convergent Evolution
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NGSS.MS-LS4-2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A number of different species arise from one common ancestor.
Adaptive Radiation (aka, Divergent Evolution)
Gradualism
Coevolution
Speciation
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NGSS.HS-LS4-1
NGSS.HS-LS4-2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The three species pictured share a common ancestor and have adapted so that each lives in a different environment. This is an example of
Law of Superposition
Evolutionary Arms Race
Divergent Evolution
Convergent Evolution
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NGSS.HS-LS4-1
NGSS.HS-LS4-4
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