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Evidence of Evolution

Authored by Ann Montguire

Biology

9th Grade

NGSS covered

Used 3+ times

Evidence of Evolution
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

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In humans, the pelvis and femur are involved in walking. In whales, the pelvis and femur are:

vestigial structures.

examples of fossils.

acquired traits.

examples of natural variation.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

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Biogeography is the study of:

how extinct species can be related to living species.

where species and their ancestors live.

how different species can interbreed.

how animals migrate over time.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

The type of bones found in fossils are similar to those in living organisms is evidence for

common descent

tendency towards perfection

analogous structures

acquired traits

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

How did Charles Darwin view the fossil record?

As evidence that Earth was very young.

As evidence of similarities of species long extinct.

As evidence that traits are acquired through use or disuse.

As interesting but unrelated to the evolution of modern species.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Why do DNA and RNA provide evidence of evolution?

Because no two organisms have exactly the same DNA.

Because each RNA codon specifies just one amino acid.

Because all organisms use the same molecules (amino acids, codons & nucleotides).

Because there are lots of similarities among the genes of most species.

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NGSS.HS-LS4-1

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What are a bird's wings homologous to?

A fish's tailfin.

A dog's front legs.

A mosquito's wings.

An alligator's claws.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Any inherited characteristic that increases an organism's chance of survival is a(n) __________.

homologous trait.

polygenic trait.

derived character.

adaptation.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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