UCSP Quiz 1.3

While working on a school project about evolution, Miguel compared the physical changes of early humans over time. He noted how species adapted to their environments and passed traits to their offspring. This process best describes:

• Mutation
• Extinction
• Adaptation
• Natural selection

In a documentary, a scientist explained that giraffes with longer necks survived better and reproduced more. This best illustrates which of Darwin’s principles of natural selection?

• Overproduction
• Common ancestry
• Variation among species
• Struggle for existence

In their archaeology class, Nicole and her group studied tools made of stone and bone to learn about early human behavior. These are examples of:

• Fossils
• Artifacts
• Skeletons
• Remains

During a field trip to a museum, students saw the skeletal remains of an early bipedal primate known for walking upright. Their guide explained it belonged to the genus:

• Homo
• Hominid
• Australopithecus
• Cro-Magnon

While doing a report on early human species, Louise learned that “Lucy,” discovered in Ethiopia, was one of the oldest known hominins. Lucy belonged to which species?

• Homo erectus
• Homo sapiens
• Australopithecus afarensis
• Australopithecus robustus

Clara was amazed to learn that this early hominid, known as “handy man,” was the first to use basic tools for survival.

• Homo sapiens
• Homo habilis
• Homo erectus
• Neanderthal man

During a class activity, Martin read about an early human who stood more upright, used fire, and migrated out of Africa. This refers to:

• Homo habilis
• Homo erectus
• Australopithecus
• Homo sapiens

In a heritage site in Palawan, researchers found the remains of an early human, believed to have lived 22,000 to 24,000 years ago. Dr. Robert Fox led the team that discovered the:

• Neanderthal man
• Cro-Magnon man
• Tabon Man
• Java Man

Eliza presented a report about a prehistoric human species known for its artistic cave paintings in France. Which species was she referring to?

• Homo habilis
• Homo sapiens
• Cro-Magnon
• Homo erectus

In a story set thousands of years ago, people survived by hunting animals and gathering wild plants. They moved from place to place for food. This way of life reflects the:

• Industrial age
• Pastoral society
• Hunting and gathering society
• Horticultural community