evolution

The separation of a group of individuals from the rest of the population is referred to as 

• genetic drift
• natural selection
• geographic isolation
• survival of the fittest

Another word for adapt is ____________.

• change
• create

When an organism completely dies out, it is called.....

• Adaption
• Extinction
• Fossilization
• Mutation

Which species’ DNA is most similar to the DNA of the toothed whale? 

• Hippopotamus 
• Baleen Whale
• Grazing Mammals
• Camels

Which of the following is NOT an example of natural selection? 

• People selectively breeding hamsters.
• Insect populations developing resistance to certain pesticides.
• Bacteria becoming resistant to antibiotics.
• Male birds of certain species developing colorful feathers to attract female mates.

Charles Darwin came up with this theory 

• Natural Selection
• Mutation

The environment around Manchester, England, changed during the Industrial Revolution.  How did this change affect peppered moths living in the area?

• Natural selection favored moths with dark wings because predators could not see them on the soot-colored trees.
• Natural selection favored moths with white wings that were easy for predators to see.
• Natural selection favored moths with white wings because predators could not see them on the soot-colored trees.
• Natural selection caused moths with white wings to become extinct.

Change over time...

• Evolution
• Nucleotide 

To adjust to a changing environment

• Mutation
• Adapt

Which term refers to the process by which individuals that are better suited to the environment survive and reproduce therefore passing down their genes to their offspring? 

• Evolution 
• Variation 
• Adaptation
• Natural Selection