Evolution Evidence Quiz

What comes to mind when you hear the word "evolution"

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What does the fossil record primarily provide evidence for?

• The age of the Earth

• The impact of meteorites on Earth

• Biological evolution through sequential changes in species

• The stability of species over time

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Biogeography provides evidence for evolution by showing that:

• All species can be found in all parts of the world

• Species distribution is random and unpatterned

• Species distribution is influenced by historical and geographical factors

• The climate of a region does not affect the species found there

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Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the fossil record?

• It shows a random distribution of fossils in different geological layers

• It documents a chronological sequence of biological evolution

• It only contains fossils of extinct animals

• It disproves the theory of evolution

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Why is embryological evidence important for understanding evolution?

• It shows that adult forms of different species look alike

• It demonstrates that embryos of different species undergo different developmental processes

• It provides insights into the developmental processes that are conserved among different species

• It indicates that embryological development is unrelated to evolution

Molecular evidence for evolution can be seen in the fact that:

• All living organisms use the same basic genetic code

• Each species has a unique genetic code

• DNA is not present in all living organisms

• Proteins are irrelevant to genetic inheritance

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Embryology shows that pharyngeal pouches in human embryos are evidence of:

• Unique human development unrelated to other species

• A common ancestor with fish

• The direct ancestry from fish

• The lack of evolutionary change

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The discovery of fossils in places where those species do not currently live is an example of:

• Biogeographical evidence

• Molecular evidence

• Embryological evidence

• Homologous structures

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What role do genetic mutations play in the process of evolution?

• They introduce new traits that can be acted upon by natural selection.

• They eliminate harmful traits from a population.

• They ensure that all individuals within a species are identical.

• They prevent species from adapting to new environments.

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Why is genetic diversity important for the survival of a species?

• It ensures that all individuals are susceptible to the same diseases.

• It decreases the adaptability of a species to changing environments.

• It increases the chances of survival in the face of environmental changes.

• It makes it easier for predators to target a species.

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