Whale Evolution

Which whale was 3 meters long and had large limbs?

• Ambulocetus

• Pakicetus

• Maiacetus

• Llanocetus

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What whale was described as alligator-like?

• Pakicetus

• Ambulocetus

• Maiacetus

• Dorudon

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Which organism is the MOST CLOSELY related to whales?

• Wolf

• Shark

• Walrus

• Hippo

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Which organism is the LEAST CLOSELY related to whales?

• Wolf

• Shark

• Walrus

• Hippo

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

• Hippopotamus 

• Baleen Whale

• Grazing Mammals

• Camels

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Select ALL that show evidence of evolution.

• DNA

• mutations

• fossils

• skeletal structures

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Sometimes bones in the front limbs of animals are very similar in structure. What do we call similar bone structures that indicate a link to a common ancestor?

• Adaptations

• Gradualism

• Homologous Structures

• Extinction

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What do we call a change in a species over time?

• Adaptation

• Evolution

• Extinction

• Environmental influences

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What caused the Horse and Whale to evolve?

• They wanted to become bigger so they ate as much as they could.

• Their environments changed so they had to adapt.

• They wanted to look different so they changed their appearance.

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Which early whale ancestor is known for its ability to walk on land and swim in water?

• A) Pakicetus

• B) Ambulocetus

• C) Dorudon

• D) Basilosaurus

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