Natural Selection and Adaptations

Which best describes Charles Darwin’s work?

• He wrote the book, On the Origin of Adaptations.

• He claimed finches had a common ancestor.

• He studied polar bears adapting to their environment.

• He grew pea plants to observe their traits.

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Which bird beak shape does not match with its job?

• Strong beaks are used to peck holes in trees.

• Fringed beaks are used to strain plants and seeds.

• Thin, slender beaks are used to bite and tear prey.

• Cone-shaped beaks are used for cracking seeds.

A boat Charles Darwin traveled on, the HMS _______.

• genetic traits

• natural selection

• Beagle

• adaptation

Which of the following is NOT an example of adaptation?

• Camouflage in animals

• Birds migrating for winter

• Fish developing gills

• Growing crops for disease resistance

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Bacteria have become resistant to antibiotics. This can happen in a short period because they reproduce so quickly. What might be some of the consequences to humans?

• Easier treatment of infections.

• Increased effectiveness of antibiotics.

• More difficult to treat bacterial infections.

• Decreased need for medical research.

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An example of selective breeding is _______________________.

• birds growing beaks to suit their diet

• fish blending in with their surroundings

• mice having sensitive ears

• growing crops for disease resistance

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Which best describes Charles Darwin’s work?

• He wrote the book On the Origin of Adaptations.

• He claimed finches had a common ancestor.

• He studied polar bears adapting to their environment.

• He grew pea plants to observe their traits.

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What is one advantage of selectively breeding dogs?

• It makes dogs more aggressive.

• It introduces traits that are useful to humans.

• It makes dogs less intelligent.

• It reduces the lifespan of dogs.

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What color is the underside of sharks?

• Blue

• Gray

• White

• Black

Why do bacteria become resistant to antibiotics quickly?

• They have a long lifespan.

• They reproduce slowly.

• They reproduce quickly.

• They are immune to all antibiotics.

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