
Evolutions
Authored by Lisa Thompson
Science
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following statements accurately describes the role of mutations in evolution
Mutations are the raw material for evolution, but most mutations do not result in evolution.
Most mutations result in a species becoming more dangerous or aggressive.
An organisms can decide to mutate if the environment makes a mutation necessary for survival.
Mutations are almost always beneficial for an individual.
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NGSS.MS-LS3-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The palmarus longus tendon, pictured here, no longer serves a purpose in humans, but provides evidence of our species descendance from tree-dwelling ancestors. The palmarus longus tendon is an example of:
a vestigial structure
a homologous structure
bipedalism
convergent evolution
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NGSS.MS-LS4-2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The hypothesis that evolution of a species occurs gradually over time as a slow and constant process is known as
speciation
punctuated equilibrium
gradualism
microevolution
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NGSS.MS-LS4-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A process that is driven by the following factors: the production of a large number of offspring; natural variation within a population; limited resources and the struggle for
survival; and selection by the environment for those traits that enable the individual to survive and reproduce.
natural selection
adaptation
mutation
artificial selection
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NGSS.MS-LS4-4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is a key piece of evidence for human evolution?
Ancient cave paintings
Stone tools
Fossilised human bones
Old maps
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NGSS.MS-LS4-2
NGSS.MS-LS4-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a unique trait that evolved in humans?
Bipedalism
A large cranium
Canine Teeth
Use of tools
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NGSS.MS-LS4-2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following correctly summarizes the physical changes that early humans went through over the past million years or so?
Brain size increased as jaw size decreased
Brain size decreased as jaw size increased
Bipedalism increased as use of tools increased
Bipedalism decreased as the use of tools increased
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