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

Evidence for Evolution Quiz

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Science
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9th Grade
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Hard

Zoey Cortright
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
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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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