Animal evolution

How many years ago did the moeritherium live?

• 10 million years ago

• 35 million years ago

• 50 million years ago

• 100 million years ago

What is the result of evolution over a long period of time?

• Extinction

• New species
• Climate change

• Natural disasters

Which concept explains the gradual change in species over time?

• Mutation

• Evolution

• Revolution

• Migration

What is one function of an elephant's tusks?

• To help remove body heat

• To reach leaves in high trees

• For defense and digging for food

• To make the elephant taller

Which animal is known for its ability to change colour for camouflage?

(a)  

• Frog

• Chameleon
• Snake

• Lizard

What is evolution?
A change in characteristics in organisms over a..

Which of the following is a characteristic of the animal shown in the image?

• Excellent eyesight

• Poor eyesight

• Weak claws

• Flat body

What is one disadvantage of the animal's poor eyesight?

• Difficulty in finding food

• Difficulty in seeing predators

• Difficulty in climbing

• Difficulty in swimming

Label the features of an elephant to show how it has evolved over a long time.

a

b

c

d

taller

tusks

trunk

large ears

smaller eyes

longer tail

thicker skin

Match the mole's adaptations to their benefits.

• To dig through earth effectively.

• contoured body

• To move through soil easily.

• small eyes

• To locate pray from distances.

• excellent sense of smell

• To keep them clean.

• strong claws