Misconceptions of Evolution

The opossum and kangaroo both incubate their young in a pouch. This provides evidence that they---

• are descended from a common ancestor

• Have very similar skeletal structures

• belong to the same species

• must range great distances to eat

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The similarities of the bones in the diagram provide evidence that---

• The organisms shown lived in the same natural envionrment

• The organisms shown may have developed from a common ancestor

• The organisms shown have the same genetic diseases

• All vertebrate species have identical forelimbs

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The cave fish and minnow are related to each other but the cave fish is blind and only has the remnants of an eye. What type of structure is this?

• vestigial

• analogous

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What can the arm bones of humans and bats show us? That they...

• .. shared an ancestor whom had that arm structure

• ... will eventually evolve into similar creatures

• ... share a gene pool

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What is common ancestry?

• When a species no longer exists

• When organisms are descended from a single ancestor

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The forelimbs of humans, cats, whales, and bats are similar in structure due to having a common ancestor hundreds of millions of years ago. Is this considered homolgy or analogy?

• Homology

• Analogy

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What is the most likely cause for the change in the mice population over time?

• hawks eat more dark mice because they taste better

• hawks eat more white mice because they are easier to see

• hawks eat more dark mice because they are easier to see

• hawks eat more white mice because they reproduce better

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Which statement is correct about the evidence in this picture?

• similar bones indicate a similar diet

• similar bones indicate a similar habitat

• similar bones indicate a common ancestor

• similar bones indicate evolution happened quick

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Which of the following statements is a common misconception about evolution?

• Evolution is just a theory and not a fact.

• Evolution explains the origin of life.

• Humans evolved from monkeys.

• Evolution occurs only in large populations.

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What is a common misunderstanding about the phrase 'survival of the fittest'?

• It means only the strongest individuals survive.

• It refers to the ability to adapt to the environment.

• It implies a struggle for existence.

• It suggests that evolution is a random process.

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