Cladograms

What is the significance of cladistics in understanding the evolutionary history of organisms?

• Cladistics cannot be used to create a cladogram

• Cladistics is not important in understanding evolutionary history

• Cladistics helps in analyzing shared characteristics and creating a cladogram.

• Cladistics only focuses on physical appearance and not genetic information

What is a cladogram?

• A diagram showing evolutionary relationships

• A chart of population growth

• A map of geographical distribution

• A timeline of historical events

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a cladogram?

• To show the chronological order of events

• To illustrate the evolutionary relationships between species

• To display the genetic code of organisms

• To map the migration patterns of animals

What is the primary feature used in constructing a cladogram?

• Geographical location

• Shared derived characteristics

• Population size

• Dietary habits

How does a cladogram differ from a phylogenetic tree?

• A cladogram shows only living species

• A cladogram focuses on shared characteristics, not time

• A cladogram includes genetic information

• A cladogram is a type of food web

Which of the following is NOT typically used in creating a cladogram?

• Morphological data

• Genetic data

• Behavioral data

• Economic data

What role do nodes play in a cladogram?

• Indicate the time of divergence

• Represent common ancestors

• Show geographical locations

• Display genetic mutations

Why are cladograms important in social studies?

• They help understand cultural evolution

• They map historical trade routes

• They illustrate social hierarchies

• They show the spread of languages

Which of the following is a limitation of cladograms?

• They cannot show extinct species

• They do not indicate time

• They are not based on scientific data

• They are only used for plants

What is the significance of a branch in a cladogram?

• It represents a new species

• It shows a common ancestor

• It indicates a geographical barrier

• It marks a historical event