Quiz on Evolution and Diversity

What is the definition of evolution?

• A trait beneficial for survival

• Complete elimination of a species

• Change in species over time

• Variety of different species

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

What does extinction refer to?

• Change in species over time

• Complete elimination of a species

• A trait beneficial for survival

• Variety within a species' genetic heritage

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Which term describes a trait beneficial for survival?

• Adaptation

• Extinction

• Evolution

• Genetic diversity

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

What is ecological diversity?

• Variety of different species

• Variety within a species' genetic heritage

• Variety of habitats, species, and all ecological processes

• Change in species over time

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What does genetic diversity refer to?

• Variety of different species

• Variety within a species' genetic heritage

• Complete elimination of a species

• A trait beneficial for survival

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

What is species diversity?

• Variety of different species

• Variety within a species' genetic heritage

• Change in species over time

• Complete elimination of a species

Which term is associated with the complete elimination of a species?

• Evolution

• Extinction

• Adaptation

• Genetic diversity

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which concept involves a change in species over time?

• Extinction

• Adaptation

• Evolution

• Species diversity

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

What does adaptation help with?

• Survival

• Extinction

• Elimination

• Diversity

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which type of diversity includes a variety of habitats, species, and ecological processes?

• Genetic diversity

• Species diversity

• Ecological diversity

• Evolution

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5