Allopatric Speciation Quiz

Allopatric Speciation Quiz

9th Grade

14 Qs

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Allopatric Speciation Quiz

Allopatric Speciation Quiz

Assessment

Passage

Biology

9th Grade

Medium

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Standards-aligned

Created by

Cheryl West

Used 2+ times

FREE Resource

14 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is geographic isolation in the context of allopatric speciation?

A) A process where a species evolves due to genetic mutations only.

B) The separation of populations of a species into different areas due to geographic barriers.

C) The natural selection process that occurs without any physical barriers.

D) A method by which species communicate over large distances.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a mechanism that can lead to allopatric speciation?

A) Natural selection

B) Genetic drift

C) Artificial selection

D) Founder effect

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What can be a consequence of geographic isolation over long periods?

A) Decrease in genetic diversity within a population

B) Immediate extinction of isolated populations

C) Development of new species through mechanisms like natural selection and genetic drift

D) Increased gene flow between isolated populations

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which example is commonly cited as a case of allopatric speciation due to geographic isolation?

A) The domestication of dogs from wolves

B) Darwin's finches in the Galapagos Islands

C) The breeding of different types of corn

D) The migration of humans out of Africa

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary effect of reproductive isolation in biological populations?

Increases genetic diversity within a population

Reduces gene flow between populations

Enhances the rate of mutation

Promotes faster growth in individual organisms

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of reproductive isolation occurs when different species mate at different times of the year?

Behavioral isolation

Temporal isolation

Physiological isolation

Geographical isolation

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an example of behavioral isolation?

Species living in different habitats

Species mating at different times

Species recognizing mates by specific songs or dances

Species having incompatible reproductive organs

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