Evidence for Evolution Quiz

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9th Grade

10 Qs

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Evidence for Evolution Quiz

Evidence for Evolution Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

Science

9th Grade

Hard

Created by

Zoey Cortright

FREE Resource

10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of evidence for evolution shows the chronological history of life and includes extinct organisms?

Biogeography

Fossil Record

Comparative Anatomy

Vestigial Structures

Answer explanation

The Fossil Record provides chronological evidence of life on Earth, including both extinct and extant organisms. It shows how species have changed over time, making it the best choice for this question.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When two unrelated species develop similar structures that serve the same function, this is an example of:

Homologous structures

Vestigial structures

Analogous structures

Embryological structures

Answer explanation

When unrelated species develop similar structures that perform the same function, it is called analogous structures. This occurs due to convergent evolution, where different species adapt similarly to similar environments.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of evidence explains why penguins are found only in the Southern Hemisphere and polar bears are found only in the Northern Hemisphere?

Comparative DNA studies

Comparative embryology

Comparative anatomy

Biogeography

Answer explanation

Biogeography explains the distribution of species across different regions. Penguins are native to the Southern Hemisphere, while polar bears are found in the Northern Hemisphere, illustrating how geographic barriers influence species location.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The presence of a tailbone in humans is an example of:

Vestigial structures

Analogous structures

Homologous structures

Fossil evidence

Answer explanation

The tailbone in humans is a remnant of a tail from our ancestors, serving no significant purpose today. This makes it a vestigial structure, which are body parts that have lost their original function through evolution.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What evolutionary evidence suggests that whales and humans share a common ancestor based on their early development?

Biogeography

Fossil record

Comparative embryology

Analogous structures

Answer explanation

Comparative embryology shows that during early development, both whales and humans exhibit similar structures, indicating they share a common ancestor. This evidence highlights the evolutionary relationships among species.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The wing of a bat and the arm of a human are examples of:

Analogous structures

Vestigial structures

Homologous structures

Convergent structures

Answer explanation

The wing of a bat and the arm of a human are homologous structures because they share a common evolutionary origin, despite having different functions. This indicates a similar anatomical structure adapted for different uses.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of evidence shows that chimpanzees and humans are more closely related than humans and lizards?

Fossil record

Comparative DNA studies

Biogeography

Vestigial structures

Answer explanation

Comparative DNA studies provide direct genetic evidence, showing that chimpanzees and humans share a higher percentage of DNA similarity compared to humans and lizards, indicating a closer evolutionary relationship.

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