Cladograms Quiz

What is a cladogram?

• A diagram that shows the evolutionary relationships between different species.

• A chart that lists the population sizes of different species.

• A map that shows the geographical distribution of species.

• A timeline that shows the lifespan of different species.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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What do the branching patterns in a cladogram represent?

• The geographical distribution of species.

• The divergence of species from common ancestors.

• The population sizes of different species.

• The lifespan of different species.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What is the first step in constructing a cladogram?

• Creating a matrix.

• Building the cladogram.

• Selecting species.

• Identifying traits.

Which of the following can be considered a derived trait used in constructing a cladogram?

• The presence of wings.

• The geographical location of species.

• The population size of species.

• The lifespan of species.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What does the length of the branches in a cladogram indicate?

• The geographical distribution of species.

• The amount of evolutionary change that has occurred over time.

• The population sizes of different species.

• The lifespan of different species.

What is the purpose of creating a matrix in the process of constructing a cladogram?

• To list the population sizes of different species.

• To map the geographical distribution of species.

• To list each species and each trait to determine evolutionary relationships.

• To create a timeline of the lifespan of different species.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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What is a cladogram, and what does it depict?

• A diagram that shows the physical features of organisms

• A chart that lists the names of species

• A branching diagram that shows evolutionary relationships

• A table that compares the sizes of different species

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

How are cladograms constructed?

• By listing species alphabetically

• By comparing shared characteristics and constructing branching diagrams

• By measuring the physical size of organisms

• By counting the number of species in an area

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What are derived traits, and why are they important in constructing cladograms?

• Traits that are inherited from ancestors; they help in identifying physical features

• Traits that are unique to a particular group; they help in determining evolutionary relationships

• Traits that are common to all species; they help in classifying organisms

• Traits that are found only in extinct species; they help in understanding past environments

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Explain the process of creating a matrix in cladogram construction.

• By listing all species in a table

• By comparing the physical sizes of organisms

• By analyzing shared characteristics and organizing them into a table

• By measuring the distances between species