Unit 8: Evolution Review

Who is credited with the theory of evolution by natural selection?

• Darwin

• Mendel

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What series of islands off the coast of South America did Darwin spend considerable amount of time and greatly influence Darwin's work.

• Hawaiian Islands

• Galapagos Islands

Which can be used as evidence for evolution (change over time)?

• Fossils

• Homologous Structures

• Embryo Similarities

• Biochemical Analysis

• All are examples of evidence of evolution

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Change over time?

• Evolution

• Homeostasis

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The female peahen continues to choose the male peacock with the brightest, most beautiful feathers. This is an example of?

• Natural Selection

• Artificial Selection

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What contributed to the natural selection of the finches beaks?

• Genetic variation

• Egg shape

• Beak shapes

• Reproduction rate

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What are the four factors needed for natural selection and evolution?

• Species increase, competition, survival of the fittest, and genes

• Species decrease, reproduction, survival, food source

• Species increase only

• Survival of the fittest only

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Structures are similar in appearance but not in structure

• Vestigial 
• Homologous 
• Analogous Structures 
• Embryonic 

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Which layer is the youngest

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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Which of the following is the collection of life's remains found in sedimentary rock?

• natural selection

• homologous structures

• Charles Darwin

• the fossil record

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