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WorksheetsEvolution Vocabulary Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 11mins
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Class
Date
1.
Species evolving rapidly over short periods of time, followed by long periods of stability where little genetic variation occurs explains the theory of _________ _________.
a)
evolutionary stasis
b)
biogeography
c)
punctuated equilibrium
d)
gradualism
2.
Structures that perform a similar function but have different species for different reasons are said to be ___________.
a)
Analogous
b)
Homologous
c)
Vestigial
d)
Pseudo structures
3.
A species that has not had significant evolutionary changes in its population over a long period of time demonstrates ____________ ____________.
a)
Geographic Isolation
b)
Gradualism
c)
Punctuated Equilibrium
d)
Evolutionary Stasis
4.
The movements of Earth's continents relative to each other based on plate tectonic movement is known as ___________ _____________.
a)
Evolutionary Stasis
b)
Fossil Record
c)
Continental Drift
d)
Crazy Earth Movements
5.
_____________ is the theory that species evolve slowly and gradually over extended periods of time.
a)
Adaptation
b)
Evolution
c)
Gradualism
d)
Growth
6.
__________ __________ occurs when a population of organisms in one species is separated from the rest of the species by a physical barrier and therefore the two groups do not share genetic material
a)
Seperation Anxiety
b)
Geographic Seperation
c)
Biogeography
d)
Geographic Isolation
7.
A ______ ______ is the total number of fossils and their locations in rock formations and sedimentary layers which provide information about those organisms.
a)
Fossil Map
b)
Fossil Diagram
c)
Fossil Record
d)
I honestly don't know!!!
8.
___________ is the study of past and present geographical distribution of species.
a)
Biogeography
b)
Evolution
c)
Biology
d)
Geology
9.
Two characteristics that are similar in function different in structure; originated from a common ancestor are said to be ___________.
a)
Homologous
b)
Analogous
c)
Adaptations
10.
Developmental homologies is defined as which of the following.
a)
Species with similar origins show similar embryonic development
b)
Species that have similar origins will have more DNA in common.
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