Change Over Time Unit Test

Who is known as the scientist who developed the theory of natural selection?

• a) Albert Einstein
• b) Gregor Mendel
• c) Charles Darwin
• d) Louis Pasteur

What was the name of the islands where Darwin studied finches that helped him develop his theory of evolution?

• a) Galápagos Islands
• b) Hawaiian Islands
• c) Canary Islands
• d) Caribbean Islands

Which of the following is an example of natural selection?

• a) Breeding dogs for specific traits
• b) A cheetah running fast to catch its prey
• c) A farmer choosing which crops to grow
• d) A pet owner training a dog to fetch

What is the key difference between natural selection and artificial selection?

• a) Artificial selection happens in nature, while natural selection is controlled by humans
• b) In artificial selection, humans choose the traits they want to pass on, while natural selection happens in the wild without human intervention
• c) Natural selection is random, while artificial selection is based on survival
• d) There is no difference

What is "natural selection"?

• a) The process by which humans breed animals for desirable traits
• b) The process where animals with advantageous traits are more likely to survive and reproduce
• c) The study of how animals adapt to their environment over time
• d) A process that occurs only in plants

What is "comparative anatomy"?

• a) The study of the history of life through fossils
• b) The study of similarities and differences in the body structures of different species
• c) The process by which species evolve
• d) The study of the DNA of animals

Which of the following is evidence of evolution?

• a) Similar body structures between different species
• b) The ability to affect the change of organism via selective breeding
• c) Patterns in the Fossil Record showing change in organisms over time
• d) All of the above

What is the "fossil record"?

• a) A record of extinct species
• b) A collection of fossils found in museums
• c) A history of life on Earth based on the fossilized remains of organisms
• d) A database of animal behavior

Which of the following best describes the finches studied by Darwin?

• a) All the finches had identical beaks
• b) The finches on different islands had different beak shapes depending on their food source
• c) The finches were all identical, except for their color
• d) The finches had no noticeable differences

What is an example of artificial selection?

• a) A bird with a larger beak surviving better in a drought
• b) Breeding racehorses for speed
• c) A bacteria population becoming resistant to an antibiotic
• d) A frog developing long legs for jumping