Evolution and Natural Selection Quiz

Olivia noticed that an adaptation where an organism blends in with the environment for protection from predators or to help sneak up on prey is called (a)   .

• Camouflage

• Mimicry

• Hibernation

• Migration

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Elijah noticed that a butterfly's wings looked like leaves, which is an adaptation called (a)   .

• Mimicry

• Camouflage

• Symbiosis

• Parasitism

During a biology class, Zoe asked what an unborn or unhatched offspring in the process of development after fertilization is called. The teacher explained it is called an (a)   .

• Embryo

• Fetus

• Zygote

• Larva

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During a biology class, Olivia explained that the slow gradual change in organism’s genetics over a long period of time, usually due to random mutations is called (a)   .

• Evolution

• Revolution

• Mutation

• Adaptation

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During a school science fair, Mason asked his classmates: 'Who is known as the father of evolution?'

• Bill Nye

• Albert Einstein

• HMS Beagle

• Charles Darwin

During a class discussion, Priya asked, 'The islands where the first evolution studies occurred were called:'

• Galapagos

• Hawaii

• New Zealand

• Madagascar

During a biology class, Isaac observed different animals and plants. Which of the following illustrates natural selection?

• The snake’s slimy skin makes it scary to touch.

• The trees’ green color helps them survive being eaten from predators.

• A dog’s bark helps it scare away potential burglars.

• The giraffe’s long neck helps it reach food up in trees and survive better.

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Hannah and Daniel are studying natural selection. Which of the following is not one of the 4 steps of natural selection?

• Overproduction

• Variation

• Selection

• Reproduction

Emily noticed that certain traits in animals, like a cheetah's speed, increase their chance for survival. These traits are called a(n):

• Competition

• Adaptation

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Why is having variation good for a species, like a group of animals in a forest?

• It is least likely at least some will survive.

• It is more likely that at least some will survive.

• Because it produces prettier results.

• Because it results in better competition.

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