Change Over Time

Which statement best describes the process of evolution?

• Populations can survive in different locations on earth

• Environmental conditions limit the number of species on Earth

• Populations grow when resources are abundant

• The traits of a species can change over time

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Charles Darwin’s observation that finches of different species on the Galápagos Islands have many similar physical characteristics supports the hypothesis that these finches 
 

• have the ability to interbreed.
  have the ability to interbreed.

• acquired traits through use and disuse.

• all eat the same type of food.

• descended from a common ancestor.

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Who developed the theory of evolution by natural selection (survival of the fittest)?

• Galapagos Islands

• Charles Dickens

• Charles Darwin

• Jay Wright

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Genetic variation can arise from a random change in the DNA of a gene.  The change is called a(n)

• mutation

• gene flow

• gene pool

• allele

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While measuring the distance his toy car traveled during certain time periods, Manuel recorded the following data on the graph below. Which of the following gives the time period when the speed of the car was fastest?

• from 0 to 6 seconds

• from 6 to 12 seconds

• from 12 to 20 seconds

• from 20 to 25 seconds

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The graph below shows the distance vs time data for two objects.
Which statement represents an accurate conclusion that can be drawn from the graph?

• Objects A and B moved in the same direction

• Object A moved at a constant speed while Object B's speed changed as it moved

• Object A moved faster than Object B

• Objects A and B moved in straight lines

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The graph below plots the distance in kilometers traveled by an object over time in hours.

What can you conclude from this graph?

• The speed of the moving object remains constant

• The speed of the moving object increases over time

• The speed of the moving object decreases over time

• The speed of the moving object first increases and then decreases

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Which is a principle that states changes to the Earth have happen gradually throughout its history?

• Catastrophism

• Uniformitarianism

In undisturbed rock layers, the oldest layer is at the bottom and the youngest layer is at the top.

• Original Horizontality

• Cross-Cutting Relationships

• Unconformities

• Superposition

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Which of the following best describes the concept of natural selection?

• A) Organisms choose their mates based on appearance.

• B) Organisms with favorable traits are more likely to survive and reproduce.

• C) All organisms have an equal chance of survival.

• D) Organisms can change their traits during their lifetime.

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