Evolution

How do we measure the age of a fossil in years?

• variation

• absolute dating

• selection

• mutation

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Beak shape, camouflage, and webbed feet are all examples of which type of adaptation?

• Behavioral Adaptation

• Physical Adaptation

Select ALL of the steps to forming a new species.

• variation

• adaptation

• division

• separation

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Shows how different groups of organisms have changed over time.

• fossil record

• homologous structures

• embryology

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Parts of the body that are similar to other species because they have a common ancestor

• fossil record

• homologous structures

• embryology

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Organisms with the best suited adaptations for their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce than organisms that are not very well adapted

• natural selection

• artificial selection

• creationism

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Species not closely related evolve similar traits due to their similar environment

• Convergent evolution

• divergent evolution

• parallel evolution

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

A harmless species resembles a dangerous species

• batesian

• mullerian

• aggressive

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NGSS.HS-LS4-4

When two or more species that are poisonous or dangerous or not very tasty resemble each other

• batesian

• mullerian

• aggressive

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

When HUMANS select or choose a plant or animal for breeding based on a desired trait

• natural selection

• artificial selection

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NGSS.MS-LS4-5