Common Ancestry

Which species’ DNA is most similar to the DNA of the toothed whale? 

• Hippopotamus 
• Baleen Whale
• Grazing Mammals
• Camels

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

The similarities of organisms in which two areas numbered in the picture provide the best evidence for common ancestry?

• 1 and 2
• 3 and 4
• 5 and 6
• 7 and 8

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Some organisms that share a common ancestor have features that have different functions, but similar structures. These are known as

• vestigial structures

• analogous structures

• homologous structures

• embryology

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What conclusions can be made based on this table shown?

• the American black bear and the giant panda are most closely related

• the giant panda and the red panda are most closely related

• the red panda and the racoon are the most closely related

• the giant panda and the racoon are most closely related

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

The picture shows the members of the Camelidae family. The physical features and the geographical origin of these animals provide evidence that - 

• they live in the same type of environment.
• have slowly evolved to become herbivores.
• have a common ancestor.
• exchanged DNA in the past.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Structures that are similar to function. 

• Homologous 
• Analogous 
• Vestigial 
• DNA

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Studying the similarities in organisms development 

• DNA
• Embryonic 
• Vestigial 
• Homologous 

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NGSS.MS-LS4-3

The changes of species over time

• Embryonic 
• Natural selection 
• Mimicry 
• Evolution 

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Which layer is the youngest

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which layer is the oldest

• B
• A
• E
• C

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4