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WorksheetsChapter 15 Evolution Vocabulary
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 22mins
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Class
Date
1.
In Science a broad statement meaning well supported by evidence is ___________________.
a)
evolution
b)
fitness
c)
theory
2.
________________________ means the "survival of the fittest." - organisms with the traits best matched to the environment will survive to reproduce and pass on their genes.
a)
natural selection
b)
artificial selection
c)
geographical isolation
3.
Ability to breed successfully and produce healthy offspring; a "fit" organism reproduces and leaves behind offspring.
a)
populations
b)
gradualism
c)
fitness
4.
A characteristic (trait), structural or behavioral, that gives an organism a selective (competitive) advantage in its environment.
a)
speciation
b)
adaptation
c)
fitness
5.
Organisms are related to one another after descending from a common ancestor; changes occur over very long time periods.
a)
descent with modification
b)
geographical isolation
c)
punctuated equilibrium
6.
When humans breed plants or animals for desirable traits.
a)
artificial selection
b)
speciation
c)
natural selection
7.
Same function, different structure
a)
Vestigial Structures
b)
Analogous Structures
c)
Homologous Structures
d)
Adaptation
8.
Same structure, different function
a)
Homologous Structures
b)
Vestigial Structures
c)
Analogous Structures
9.
The disappearance of a species.
a)
Evolution
b)
Extinction
c)
Migration
d)
Mutation
10.
Structures that no longer serve a purpose.
a)
Homologous structures
b)
gene pool
c)
population
d)
Vestigial structures
11.
Scientist who proposed the theory of Natural Selection.
a)
Hardy
b)
Weinburg
c)
Darwin
d)
Einstein
12.
Any body shape, body process, or behavior that helps an organism survive in its environment.
a)
geologic time scale
b)
fossil record
c)
adaptation
d)
geologic time scale
13.
Preserved remains or evidence of an ancient organism.
a)
Fossil
b)
Embryo
c)
Vestigial organs
d)
Survival of the fittest
14.
What is Common descent?
a)
the idea that all living things on earth are related
b)
the idea that its common for genes to descend later in life
c)
the idea that living things are created equally
15.
Which one of these is an example of natural selection?
a)
size of finches beaks
b)
dog breeding
c)
cattle breeding
d)
hybrid plants
16.
When more offspring are being produced, there is a competition of limited resources---this is known as:
a)
Struggle for Existence
b)
Survival of the Fittest
c)
Descent with Modification
d)
Adaptation
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