Evolution Review 1

The change in the characteristics of a species over several generations and due to the process of natural selection is called ______.

• variation

• adaptation

• evolution

• camoflauge

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The process whereby organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring is called _____.

• Competition

• Natural Selection

• Camoflauge

• Evolution

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Fighting for food, water, space, or mates is called _____.

• evolution

• natural selection

• adaptation

• competition

2 lady bugs are on a tree. One is more seen by its prey due to it's color, while the other is less seen due to the color of the tree. What is this called?

• adaptation

• camoflauge

• variation

• natural selection

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This picture can best represent what?

• natural selection

• camoflauge

• migration

• adaptation

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This photo represents one animal over 3 time periods. Which word best represents the image shown?

• competition

• adaptation

• evolution

• natural selection

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Structures that are inherited from a common ancestor are homologous.

• True
• False

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Humans, birds, whales, and lizards all have similar arm bones. What is the reason for this?

• The function of these bones is the same in all animals
• They live in similar environments
• They have a common ancestor
• All organisms resemble humans

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Bird wings and butterfly wings are an example of

• Homologous structure
• Analogous structure
• Mimicry
• Camoflague

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Shark fins and dolphin fins are examples of analogous structures.

• True
• False

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