Evidence of Evolution Quiz 2

Which field of study provides evidence for evolution through the analysis of preserved remains of ancient organisms?

• Morphology

• Paleontology

• Biogeography

• Embryology

What term describes structures that have similar arrangements in different species, suggesting a common ancestor?

• Analogous structures

• Vestigial structures

• Homologous structures

• Transitional structures

Which of the following is an example of a vestigial structure?

• Human arm bones

• Bat wings

• Ostrich wings

• Dolphin flippers

What type of evolution is evidenced by analogous structures?

• Divergent evolution

• Convergent evolution

• Parallel evolution

• Co-evolution

How does biogeography provide evidence for evolution?

• By studying chemical processes in living things

• By examining embryo development

• By analyzing the distribution of organisms across geographic areas

• By comparing DNA sequences

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a type of evidence from biochemistry?

• DNA sequences

• Protein structures

• Pseudogenes

• RNA interference

What term describes species that are found only in one specific geographic region?

• Homologous species

• Endemic species

Which of the following is an example of evolution observed directly in recent times?

• Development of human bipedalism

• Antibiotic resistance in bacteria

• Formation of the Galapagos Islands

• Extinction of dinosaurs

What does the similarity in early vertebrate embryos suggest?

• All vertebrates are identical

• Embryos don't evolve

• Evidence of common ancestry among vertebrates

• Embryology is not relevant to evolution

Which transitional fossil is mentioned as linking dinosaurs to modern birds?

• Archaeopteryx

• Tyrannosaurus Rex

• Velociraptor

• Pterodactyl