Evidence of Evolution

What are the two bold claims made by the theory of Biological Evolution about living creatures?

• All living things on earth are related and evolved from a common ancestor.

• All living things on earth are unrelated.

• The evolution of living things is powered by supernatural processes.

• All living things on earth can fly and swim.

Which branch of the evolutionary tree is focused on to discuss the evidence for evolution?

• Insects

• Cetaceans

• Reptiles

• Birds

What is comparative anatomy?

• The study of stars and galaxies.

• The study of human anatomy exclusively.

• The study of ancient languages.

• The study of differences and similarities between living things.

What unique feature do whales have that is similar to land mammals?

• Gills for breathing underwater.

• Placentas and live birth.

• Ability to fly.

• Cold-blooded nature.

What does embryology study?

• The study of ancient civilizations.

• The study of computer algorithms.

• The study of planets and their moons.

• The study of how creatures develop before being born or hatching from an egg.

What is a significant finding in the fossil record of basilosaurid whales?

• They were the largest mammals ever.

• They had small, yet fully developed hips and legs.

• They had fully developed wings.

• They could fly.

What does DNA analysis reveal about the closest genetic match to whales?

• Eagles

• Sharks

• Hippos

• Lions

What common ancestor timeframe is suggested between whales and hippos?

• About 100 million years ago.

• About 1 million years ago.

• About 54 million years ago.

• About 10 million years ago.

Which of the following is NOT a shared feature between hippos and whales?

• Having internal testicles.

• Giving birth and nursing young underwater.

• Ability to breathe underwater indefinitely.

• Multi-chambered stomachs.

What does the evidence from multiple fields of study suggest about living things on Earth?

• All living things on earth are unrelated.

• Only a few species on Earth are related.

• All living things on earth are related.

• Life on Earth originated from multiple planets.