Classification with Evolution

The figure below shows the classification of several types of prairie dogs. Which of the following statements is best supported by the classification in this figure?

• The Utah prairie dog was the ancestor of the Gunnison's prairie dog.

• The White-tailed prairie dog evolved from the Black-tailed prairie dog.

• The Mexican prairie dog and the Utah prairie dog share a common ancestor.

• The Mexican prairie dog is the closest relative of the White-tailed prairie dog.

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Study the table below. A student records observed characteristics for four organisms. Based on this student's observations, which organism has two characteristics of all living things?

• organism W

• organism X

• organism Y

• organism Z

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According to the classification key, what characteristic does a wolf have in common with a caribou?

• Backbone

• Flat tails

• Hooves

• Teeth

According to the table and dichotomous key shown above, which of the following conclusions can be drawn about the organisms?

• A. Organism 2 is a millipede.

• B. Organism 1 is an arachnid.

• C. Organism 2 is a crustacean.

• D. Organism 1 is an insect.

A platypus is an animal that lives on the banks of bodies of water. It has two layers of fur, webbed feet, and a flat, flexible bill. The platypus lays eggs and has glands that produce milk, which is used to feed its young. To which of the following classes does the platypus belong?

• A. Birds

• B. Mammals

• C. Amphibians

• D. Cartilaginous fishes

The diagram below depicts the DNA fingerprints of four fish species. Which two species of fish are most closely related?

• A. 1 and 4

• B. 1 and 2

• C. 2 and 3

• D. 3 and 4

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This diagram shows a cladogram of six species based on amino acid similarities. Which two species are the most closely related?

• A. I and II

• B. II and IV

• C. I and V

• D. V and VI

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

While hiking through Morrow Mountain State Park in North Carolina, a student finds an unusual plant-like organism that appears to lack chlorophyll. When the student examines a sample using a microscope, he sees many cells with cell walls and no chloroplasts. This organism is most likely a member of what Kingdom?

• A. Animalia

• B. Eubacteria

• C. Fungi

• D. Protista

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

Look at the table and identify the two organisms that are most closely related.

• Q and R

• Q and T

• S and T

• R and S

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Meleah is using the dichotmous key to identify reptiles and amphibians. Which phrase from the key describes a lizard?

• scaly skin, shell, but no external gills

• scaly skin, legs, and no shell

• legs, coastal grooves, but no tail

• external gills, tail, but no coastal grooves