Evidence of Evolution Video Comprehension Questions: Evidence for Evolution

What is the first claim made by the theory of Biological Evolution?

• All living things on Earth are created separately.
• All living things on Earth are related.
• All living things on Earth are immortal.
• All living things on Earth are identical.

Which branch of the evolutionary tree does the video focus on?

• Reptiles
• Birds
• Cetaceans
• Amphibians

What type of evidence is discussed in relation to the anatomy of whales?

• Fossil evidence
• Comparative anatomy
• Psychological evidence
• Behavioral evidence

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of whales mentioned in the video?

• They lay eggs.
• They give live birth.
• They are warm-blooded.
• They have placentas.

What do the arm bones in whale flippers suggest?

• They are remnants from their fish ancestors.
• They show that whales are not related to land mammals.
• They indicate a common ancestor with land mammals.
• They are unique to whales.

What changes occur in dolphin embryos as they develop?

• They grow fins.
• They develop hair.
• Nostril grooves migrate to the top of the head.
• They grow legs.

What does the fossil record confirm about ancient whales?

• They were always fully aquatic.
• They had no legs at any point.
• They evolved from 4-legged land mammals.
• They only lived in shallow waters.

According to the video, which modern animal is most closely related to whales based on DNA?

• Fish
• Sea lions
• Hippos
• Sharks

What conclusion does the video reach about the evidence for evolution?

• All living creatures evolved independently.
• Whales and hippos have no common ancestors.
• Whales evolved from 4-legged land mammals.
• Evolution is a myth.

How many lines of evidence are mentioned in the video to support the claims of evolution?

• Two
• Three
• Four
• Five