Evolution Quiz Review

Similar types of organisms have similar structures, but may have different functions. Develop similarly in the young.

• Homologous Structure

• Vestigial Structure

• Analogous Structure

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Structures that are similar in function, but are different in structure/formation.

• Homologous Structure

• Vestigial Structure

• Analogous Structure

• Embryology

Organs useless to present owner, but serve important function in other species.

• Homologous Structure

• Vestigial Structure

• Analogous Structure

• Embryology

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What is is the study of how and why plants and animals live where they do?

• Evolution

• Adaptive Radiation

• Biogeography

• Biogeology

The formation of a new species is called

• Natural selection

• Struggle for existence

• Speciation

• Darwinism

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NGSS.HS-LS4-4

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The emergence of new rivers or streams is a type of ____________ isolation.

• Temporal

• Mechanical

• Behavioral

• Geographic

When members of a species breed, their offspring are able to produce offspring.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

The differences among a species, like different bird beaks, are called

• genes.
• variations.
• traits.
• theories.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Bird wings and butterfly wings are an example of

• Homologous structure
• Analogous structure
• Mimicry
• Camoflague

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Structures that are inherited from a common ancestor are homologous.

• True
• False

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