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WorksheetsUnit 7- Adaptation and Evolution
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The remains, imprints or a trace of a prehistoric organism.
a)
adaptation
b)
evolution
c)
fossil
d)
variation
2.
An inherited trait that makes an individual different from other members of its species.
a)
competition
b)
variation
c)
mutation
d)
none of these
3.
Survival of the Fittest- those that are best suited to their environment will survive and reproduce.
a)
natural selection
b)
artificial selection
c)
selective breeding
d)
none of these
4.
A mistake on DNA copying- a permanent change in the genetic make-up of an organism that may be helpful, harmful or have no effect on the organism.
a)
competition
b)
evolution
c)
mutation
d)
variation
5.
A change in a species over time.
a)
adaptation
b)
evolution
c)
fossil
d)
variation
6.
Body parts that are similar in origin and structure from one species to another that indicate a possible common ancestor.
a)
comparative embryology
b)
homologous structures
c)
species
d)
vestigial organs
7.
A helpful variation that makes an organism better suited for the environment
a)
adaptation
b)
evolution
c)
fossil
d)
variation
8.
A group of organisms that share similar characteristics and can reproduce among themselves.
a)
adaptation
b)
fossil
c)
variation
d)
none of these
9.
A structure that no longer seems to have a function, but may've served an important function in the organizm's ancestor.
a)
comparative embryology
b)
homologous structures
c)
species
d)
vestigial organs
10.
When organisms work together against each other for available resources.
a)
competition
b)
evolution
c)
mutation
d)
variation
11.
Which scientist developed the theory of evolution through acquired characteristics?
a)
Darwin
b)
Finch
c)
Lamarck
d)
Mendel
12.
Which scientist developed the theory of evolution by Natural selection?
a)
Darwin
b)
Finch
c)
Lamarck
d)
Mendel
13.
Human come in all different heights - adults range from 26 inches to over 8 feet tall. What is this an example of?
a)
adaptation
b)
natural selection
c)
vestigial structure
d)
variation
14.
Buckthorn continues to use up the water, soil nutrients, space and sunlight that our native trees need to survive. What is this an example of?
a)
adaptation
b)
competition
c)
homology
d)
species
15.
Humans cross-breed two types of strawberry plants to get strawberries that are dark red and extra sweet. What is this an example of?
a)
adaptation
b)
artificial selection
c)
vestigial structure
d)
natural selection
16.
When looking at the armbands of human, cat, whale, and bat you can see that they have the same bone structure. What is this an example of?
a)
adaptation
b)
competition
c)
species
d)
homologous structures
17.
When two peppered moths mate, they produce offspring that are able to reproduce, too. What is this an example of?
a)
adaptation
b)
competition
c)
homology
d)
species
18.
A salamander is born with the skin pattern that makes them camouflage in their forest environment. This helps them hide from the predators. What is this an example of?
a)
adaptation
b)
competition
c)
homology
d)
variation
19.
The animals best adapted to their environment will most likely survive to pass on their traits. True or false?
a)
True
b)
False
20.
Major changes to a population of species such as changes in traits, structures and genetic make up can happen very quickly , within one generation. True or False?
a)
True
b)
False
21.
Dark moths are more likely to survive in a dark forest because they are more difficult to spot by birds. True or false?
a)
true
b)
false
22.
A change in population of peppered moths was due to Artificial selection. True or False?
a)
True
b)
False
23.
If pollution decreases, so does the percentage dark moths in the population of peppered moths. True or False?
a)
True
b)
False
24.
Changes in a predator can cause changes in the prey. True or False?
a)
True
b)
False
25.
Ligers can not produce babies (cubs), therefore they are NOT a species. True or false?
a)
True
b)
False
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