EVOLUTION QUIZ

1.Which among the following best explains the fossil records as an evidence of evolution?

• A. Recorded events from the past indicates that the Earth was once filled with water.

• C. Fossils recorded the history of life on Earth and indicates that ancient life forms were different from modern day species.

• B.Fossils suggest that the Earth is not the same as it is today, for instance there were once a huge massive interconnected land termed as Pangaea.

• D. Recorded activities of animals from prehistoric times suggest that people came from monkeys.

2.How will you use biogeography as an evidence of evolution?

• A. Organisms living closer at each other and sharing the same niche are also closely related to each other

• C. Biogeography revealed that organisms with similar developmental pattern even if found at different places might once live together before they were separated due to natural events or forces

•  B. The unique characteristics of the organisms living on a secluded area is indicative of their ancestry and speciation.

• D. All of the above

 

3. The image depicts various proboscideans (elephants and their extinct relatives), showcasing a range of forms and tusk structures. The teeth shown below each proboscidean represent fossil evidence used to understand their evolutionary relationships.

 

Based on the information presented in the image, which of the following statements BEST reflects how fossil data, specifically the teeth shown, contributes to our understanding of proboscidean evolution?

• A. The consistent tusk shape across all depicted proboscideans suggests a lack of significant dietary adaptation within the group.

• C. The similar tooth morphology in the smaller, earlier proboscideans compared to the larger, later ones suggests a simple linear increase in size over time.

• B. The variation in tooth size and structure across different proboscideans indicates potential differences in diet and feeding strategies, offering insights into niche partitioning and adaptive radiation.

• D.The presence of tusks in all depicted proboscideans, regardless of tooth structure, indicates that tusks played a more critical role in their survival than teeth.

4.The image illustrates the global distribution of several flightless bird species (ratites). Each species' location is indicated on the map.

 

Based on the biogeographical data presented in the image, which of the following statements BEST reflects how the distribution of these ratites provides evidence for evolutionary relationships?

• A. The wide distribution of ratites across multiple continents suggests they all evolved rapidly and recently from a common, widespread ancestor

• C..The clustering of ratites on the Southern Hemisphere continents suggests a common ancestor that existed before the breakup of Gondwana, with subsequent isolated evolution leading to the diverse modern species

• B. The presence of distinct ratite species on different continents, despite their flightlessness, indicates they likely dispersed across oceans independently.

• D. The absence of ratites in North America indicates that this continent is not suitable for their survival, explaining their limited distribution.

5. How will you show your appreciation to the evolutionary history and evidences of evolution in the current times? (at least 2-3 sentences)