Evolution and the Geological Timescale

Evolution and the Geological Timescale

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Biology

9th - 12th Grade

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Medium

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Morgan Carter

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which theory suggests that evolution happens slowly over long periods of time with small changes accumulating?

Punctuated Equilibrium
Natural Selection
Mutationism
Gradualism

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

  • What does punctuated equilibrium suggest about the process of evolution?

It involves rapid changes following long periods of stability.

Punctuated equilibrium applies only to vertebrates.

It suggests that evolution is solely driven by environmental factors.

Evolution is a linear process with no sudden changes.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How might a sudden environmental change affect a population of animals?

It would only impact species that are new to the environment.

Only animals with traits suited to the new environment would survive.

It would affect all species equally.

It would lead to the extinction of all animals in the area.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one major effect of a mass extinction on future species?

  • It decreases the chances of new species emerging.

  • It eliminates the need for natural selection.

  • It opens up new ecological niches for surviving species.

  • It causes species to evolve more slowly.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes the geologic time scale?

  • A timeline of Earth’s history showing how life evolved over time

  • A way to measure the rate of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

  • A record of the amount of time it takes for species to evolve

  • A scale that determines how well species can adapt to changes

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of organisms appeared on Earth first according to the fossil record?

Fungi
Prokaryotes (bacteria)
Eukaryotes (plants)
Multicellular organisms

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which event is most likely to lead to the creation of new species?

  • An environmental change without natural selection

  • A mass extinction that clears out ecological niches

  • Gradual changes without competition

  • Sudden natural selection with no environmental changes

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