Evolution & Natural Selection Review

Which law or theory describes the changes in organisms and species over time?

• Theory of Evolution

• Law of Classification

• Law of Superposition

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Which coat pattern would be better adapted for life in the winter months of the snowy tundra?

• Brown Coat

• White Coat

• Both Brown and White Coats

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What is the primary reason for the variation in beak shapes among Galapagos finches?

• to adapt to different climates

• to communicate with other finches

• to utilize various food sources

• to migrate across islands

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Which term best describes a specially developed characteristic that enables an organism to live in a specific environment?

• adaptations

• natural selection

• survival of the fittest

• variations

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By studying fossil records, scientists have concluded that the horses that lived 50 million years ago were much smaller, weaker, and slower than modern horses. Which natural process is responsible for the evolutionary changes that have led to increased size, strength, and speed in horses?

• inbreeding

• migration

• mutualism

• natural selection

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What initial catastrophic event is most likely responsible for the extinction of the dinosaurs?

• the impact of many tornadoes during a massive storm

• the impact of a large asteroid or comet hitting Earth's surface

• the rise of sea levels caused by melting glaciers

• the rise of mammals that became predators of dinosaurs

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During the Mesozoic Era, the climate on one continent changed from being warm at the beginning to very cold at the end of the era. The climate changed due to the movement of tectonic plates and landmasses. In this era, many organisms became extinct while only some were able to survive. What type of adaptations did these surviving organisms most likely possess?

• plants with long root systems and animals which laid eggs

• plants with thorns and animals which gave birth to offspring instead of laying eggs

• plants with very large leaves and animals which gave birth to large numbers of offspring

• plants with protective seed coverings and animals with constant internal body temperatures

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An inherited trait that helps those organisms that have it to survive

• niche

• structure

• characteristic

• adaptation

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Beak shape depends on...

• where birds live

• who they hang out with

• diet (fish or seeds)

• exercise

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A giraffe has a long neck in order to better reach leaves to eat. This is an example of _____.

• an adaptation

• environment

• response

• stimulus

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