Evolutionary Evidence and Fossil Analysis

Evolutionary Evidence and Fossil Analysis

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, History

2nd - 3rd Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video lesson explores the comparison between fossils and modern organisms, highlighting how current animals are descendants of ancient species. It discusses the evolution of various animals, such as Smilodon, horses, elephants, and whales, and examines vestigial structures. The lesson emphasizes the importance of the fossil record in understanding evolutionary history and the similarities between ancient and modern species.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the fossil record in understanding evolution?

It indicates the weather conditions of the past.

It provides a timeline of organisms that lived on Earth.

It reveals the color of ancient animals.

It shows the diet of ancient animals.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which trait is NOT associated with the Smilodon based on its fossil?

Feathers

A mane around its neck

Four legs

Pointed teeth

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the physical traits of horses change over time?

They lost their tails.

They evolved from having multiple toes to a single hoof.

They became smaller.

They developed wings.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What similarity is observed between the modern Asian elephant and its ancient ancestor?

Both are aquatic.

Both have wings.

Both have feathers.

Both have similar skeletal structures.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What evidence suggests that whales' ancestors once lived on land?

Whales have feathers.

Whales have a pelvis and hind limbs.

Whales have claws.

Whales have gills.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a vestigial structure?

A structure that is only found in aquatic animals.

A structure that is no longer functional.

A structure that is unique to birds.

A structure that is newly developed.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which ancient animal is most similar to the modern blue Dasher?

Stenia

Pisara

Glyph Theus

Ionius

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