Evolutionary Concepts and Evidence

Evolutionary Concepts and Evidence

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, History

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses the divided public opinion on evolution in the US compared to other Western nations, highlighting a significant scientific consensus supporting evolution. It presents various categories of evidence for evolution, including transitional fossils, biogeography, and homologous structures. The video explains how these evidences support the theory of evolution and the concept of common ancestry, using examples like the Galapagos Islands and specific fossils such as Archaeopteryx and Lucy.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of U.S. citizens believe that humans and other living things have evolved over time?

31%

22%

61%

97%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason scientists agree on evolution?

It is a religious doctrine.

It is based on personal beliefs.

It is a popular opinion.

It is supported by extensive evidence.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a transitional form fossil?

A fossil that shows no change over time.

A fossil that is not yet discovered.

A fossil that is found only in one location.

A fossil that bridges the gap between different species.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which famous transitional fossil supports the idea that birds descended from dinosaurs?

Lucy

Archaeopteryx

T-Rex

Velociraptor

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Darwin observe about the iguanas on the Galapagos Islands?

They were extinct.

They were identical to those on the mainland.

They had adapted to their environment differently.

They could not swim.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Darwin explain the differences in finch beaks on the Galapagos Islands?

They were shaped by natural selection for different food sources.

They were artificially selected by humans.

They were identical to mainland finches.

They were a result of random mutations.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are homologous structures?

Structures that are similar internally but serve different functions.

Structures that have different internal arrangements.

Structures that are found only in mammals.

Structures that are identical in all organisms.

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