Classification & Evolution Quiz

What is the correct order of taxonomic categories, from the most inclusive to the least inclusive?

• Species, Genus, Family, Order, Class, Phylum, Kingdom, Domain

• Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species

• Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species, Domain

• Species, Genus, Order, Family, Class, Phylum, Kingdom, Domain

Which of the following is NOT a principle of natural selection?

• Variation exists within populations.

• Individuals must adapt or they will not survive.

• Some variations allow individuals to have more offspring that survive.

• Over time, advantageous traits become more common in the population.

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What is a fossil?

• A living specimen of a species that has not changed for millions of years.

• The preserved remains or traces of organisms that once lived on Earth.

• A type of mineral that forms in the shape of ancient organisms.

• A theoretical model used to predict evolutionary outcomes.

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Which of the following best describes the concept of "survival of the fittest"?

• The strongest individuals in a population will always survive.

• Only the largest and most aggressive animals survive in the wild.

• Individuals that are best adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.

• Survival is guaranteed for those who can find enough food.

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What role do fossils play in understanding evolutionary history?

• They provide direct evidence of organisms that are still alive today.

• They are used to make precise predictions about future evolutionary changes.

• They offer clues about the organisms that lived in the past and how they have changed over time.

• Fossils are irrelevant to the study of evolution.

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Which of the following is an example of a vestigial structure?

• The beak of a bird

• The wings of a bat

• The human appendix

• The fins of a fish

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What is the significance of the fossil Archaeopteryx in the context of evolution?

• It is considered the first true bird.

• It shows a transition between dinosaurs and birds.

• It is the oldest fossil ever discovered.

• It disproves the theory of evolution.

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In the context of natural selection, what does "fitness" refer to?

• The physical strength of an individual.

• The ability of an individual to compete in its environment.

• The ability of an individual to survive and reproduce in its environment.

• The speed at which an individual can move.

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Which of the following is NOT a domain in the three-domain system of classification?

• Archaea

• Bacteria

• Eukarya

• Protista

What mechanism did Charles Darwin propose as the process of evolution?

• Genetic drift

• Natural selection

• Gene flow

• Mutation

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