Evidence

How does the study of embryology provide evidence for evolution?

• Even for species that look very different as adults, many species look very similar as embryos, suggesting they may share one common ancestor.

• The variety in embryo structure and form suggests that their are many different ancestors for each distinct type.

• All organisms must undergo an embryo stage of development. This suggests some degree of relatedness between species.

• Embryology shows that organisms that appear similar as embryos will also share the same similarities as adults.

The remains or imprints of organisms that lived long ago are known as

• Fossils

• Minerals

• Artifacts

• Archaeos

Today, the most widely accepted, evidence-based theory of how the ecosystem of Easter Island changed over time is....

• The gods didn't send rain

• The trees were infected by disease and died

• The trees were used by the islanders for building homes, boats, fuel, and moving giant statues

• Space aliens altered the island

What is the primary purpose of evidence in a court of law?

• To entertain the jury

• To prove or disprove a fact

• To confuse the opposition

• To delay the trial

Which of the following is considered a type of physical evidence?

• Eyewitness testimony

• A fingerprint

• A lawyer's argument

• A judge's ruling

In historical research, what role does evidence play?

• To create fictional stories

• To support historical narratives

• To replace primary sources

• To eliminate the need for analysis

What is the difference between direct and circumstantial evidence?

• Direct evidence requires inference, circumstantial does not

• Circumstantial evidence directly proves a fact, direct does not

• Direct evidence directly proves a fact, circumstantial requires inference

• There is no difference

Which of the following is an example of documentary evidence?

• A witness's verbal account

• A video recording

• A written contract

• A physical object

How does forensic evidence contribute to criminal investigations?

• By providing entertainment

• By offering scientific analysis

• By confusing the jury

• By delaying the trial

What is testimonial evidence?

• Evidence given by a witness under oath

• Physical objects presented in court

• Documents submitted as proof

• Digital data collected from devices