Evidence of Evolution – Assessment Questions (NC L.S.8.3)

What does the fossil record primarily provide evidence for?

• The speed at which species evolve

• The historical changes in species over time

• The geographic distribution of species

• The physical characteristics of organisms in modern times

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The forelimbs of humans, bats, whales, and dogs have similar bone structures but different functions. This is an example of

• analogous structures

• vestigial structures

• homologous structures

• embryonic structures

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What is a key characteristic of analogous structures?

• They have a common evolutionary origin but different functions

• They evolved independently to perform similar functions

• They are found only in vertebrates

• They share a common genetic code

The human appendix is an example of which type of structure?

• homologous structure

• analogous structure

• vestigial structure

• embryonic structure

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What does genetic evidence suggest about species that share a high percentage of DNA?

• They are unrelated and evolved independently

• They have a recent common ancestor

• They have similar environmental adaptations

• They are likely to have different evolutionary pathways

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In terms of biogeography, why do species in similar environments tend to share characteristics?

• They are always part of the same species

• They evolved independently due to natural selection in similar conditions

• They evolved from a common ancestor millions of years ago

• They have been artificially selected by humans for similar traits

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Which of the following is an example of direct observation of evolution?

• The fossil record showing a gradual transition of species

• The observation of antibiotic resistance in bacteria

• The study of similar embryonic stages in different species

• The geographic distribution of species in different habitats

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Molecular biology provides evidence of evolution by examining similarities in

• fossilized bones

• protein and DNA sequences

• physical appearance of organisms

• geographic locations of species

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What is an example of a vestigial structure in whales?

• the tailbone (coccyx)

• the forelimbs

• the pelvic bones

• the gills

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The similarity of mitochondrial DNA between humans and chimpanzees provides evidence for

• convergent evolution

• artificial selection

• genetic evolution from a common ancestor

• the fossilization process

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