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6.4 Artificial Selection Quiz

Authored by Jeffrey Reed

Biology

6th - 8th Grade

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6.4 Artificial Selection Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

1. The process of choosing parent organisms for desired characteristics is called

natural selection

Artificial selection

random selection

genetic manipulation

Answer explanation

The process of choosing parent organisms for desired traits is known as artificial selection. Unlike natural selection, which occurs naturally, artificial selection is a human-directed process aimed at enhancing specific characteristics.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an example of artificial selection?

Letting dogs choose their own mate

Letting plants pollinate on their own

Crossing a labrador and a poodle to create a labradoodle

Answer explanation

Crossing a labrador and a poodle to create a labradoodle is a clear example of artificial selection, as it involves human intervention to breed specific traits, unlike allowing dogs or plants to mate or pollinate naturally.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which statement is true comparing natural selection and artificial selection?

In natural selection, traits benefit humans and in artificial selection, the traits benefit the species

In natural selection, traits benefit the species and in artificial selection, the traits benefit humans

In natural and artificial selection, the process takes hundreds of years to occur

In natural and artificial selection, nature determines what traits will be passed down to offspring.

Answer explanation

The correct statement highlights that in natural selection, traits evolve to benefit the species' survival, while in artificial selection, humans choose traits that serve their own needs, such as agriculture or pet breeding.

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Artificial selection is also known as

natural selection

selective hearing

genetic manipulation

selective breeding

Answer explanation

Artificial selection, also known as selective breeding, involves humans choosing specific traits in organisms to reproduce, unlike natural selection which occurs without human intervention.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When humans select desirable traits to be passed down to offspring

natural selection

artificial selection

Answer explanation

The correct choice is artificial selection, as it refers to humans intentionally selecting desirable traits to be passed down to offspring, unlike natural selection, which occurs without human intervention.

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Artificial Selection is

a new concept

discovered by Darwin and used ever since

used for thousands of years

a 19th century concept

Answer explanation

Artificial selection has been practiced for thousands of years, as humans have selectively bred plants and animals for desired traits long before Darwin's time, making this choice the most accurate.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The change that occurs over long periods of time in the characteristics and diversity of organisms

natural selection

artificial selection

evolution

acquired characteristics

Answer explanation

The change that occurs over long periods in the characteristics and diversity of organisms is known as evolution. It encompasses the processes that lead to the development of new species and the adaptation of organisms to their environments.

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