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WorksheetsBiology Staar Review: Cat 3-Evolution & Classification
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 2hrs 35mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Who is the father of evolution?
a)
Darwin
b)
Mendel
c)
Newton
d)
Einstein
2.
What is a change in an organism that allows for it to survive in its environment?
a)
homologous
b)
vestigial
c)
variation
d)
adaptation
3.
What is another name for natural selection?
a)
survival of the smartest
b)
survival of the fastest
c)
survival of the biggest
d)
survival of the fittest
4.
When all of the organisms of a species have died it is called
a)
evolution
b)
extinction
c)
adaptation
d)
natural selection
5.
What is the study of organisms at the early stages of development?
a)
DNA studies
b)
embryology
c)
extinction
d)
fossil record
6.
What is an organism that has similar characteristics and can reproduce?
a)
species
b)
organism
c)
embryology
d)
vestigial
7.
What is this an example of?
a)
vestigial structures
b)
embryology
c)
homologous structures
d)
fossil record
8.
What is this an example of?
a)
diversity of species
b)
variation
c)
vestigial structures
d)
DNA studies
9.
Which layer is the oldest?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
10.
When the DNA of an organism is altered it is referred to as…
a)
Mutation
b)
Gene Flow
c)
Genetic Drift
d)
Sexual Selection
11.
Which of the following is NOT an example of natural selection?
a)
People selectively breeding hamsters.
b)
Insect populations developing resistance to certain pesticides.
c)
Bacteria becoming resistant to antibiotics.
d)
Male birds of certain species developing colorful feathers to attract female mates.
12.
Which term refers to the process by which individuals that are better suited to the environment survive and reproduce therefore passing down their genes to their offspring?
a)
Evolution
b)
Variation
c)
Adaptation
d)
Natural Selection
13.
Which species’ DNA is most similar to the DNA of the toothed whale?
a)
Hippopotamus
b)
Baleen Whale
c)
Grazing Mammals
d)
Camels
14.
Two organisms that are closely related would have
a)
very similar DNA sequence
b)
exactly the same DNA sequences
c)
no proteins in common
d)
completely different DNA sequence
15.
A remnant or trace of an organism from the past is called a _______.
a)
Ancestor
b)
Skeleton
c)
Fossil
d)
Imprints
16.
Inherited trait that helps an organism survive is a(n) __________.
a)
Fossil
b)
Adaptation
c)
Ancestor
d)
Natural selection
17.
Structures with the same parts have different functions; suggests that organisms share a common ancestry
a)
vestigial structures
b)
homologous structures
c)
adaptive radiation
d)
fossil
18.
Which of the following is an example of a vestigial structure?
a)
the wings of a red-tailed hawk
b)
the hind limbs of a house cat
c)
the fins of sharks
d)
the tailbone of a human
19.
Which of the following is a term for a group of similar organisms that can reproduce fertile offspring?
a)
individual
b)
population
c)
species
d)
fossil
20.
Why are advantageous traits more likely to be passed onto offspring?
a)
Because they are more likely to survive and reproduce.
b)
Because they come from dominant alleles.
c)
Because they come from recessive alleles.
d)
Because the trait is an acquired phenotype.
21.
The ability of an organism to survive and reproduce in its specific environment
a)
diversity.
b)
evolution
c)
adaptation
d)
fitness
22.
All rabbits living in a particular area would be an example of a(n)
a)
population
b)
species
c)
fossil
d)
individual organism
23.
What is suggested by the anatomical similarity of different species of vertebrates?
a)
no evolutionary relationships between the groups
b)
recent common ancestry
c)
similar environments in the past
d)
evolution from a distant common ancestor
24.
If an organism has a vestigial structure, that structure likely once had a function in a(n)
a)
close relative
b)
early ancestor
c)
unrelated organism
d)
embryological stage
25.
Mutations are important because they bring about
a)
death of the organism in which they develop
b)
genetic variation needed for a population to evolve
c)
benefits for the individual, not for the population
d)
Hardey-Weinberg equilibrium within a population
26.
What is speciation?
a)
combining of tow species to form one with different traits
b)
isolation that affects mating behaviors
c)
timing of mating that prevents normal sexual selection
d)
divergence of two or more species from an existing one
27.
An earthquake causes an ocean channel top open and separate an island into two. the species on each section are now in
a)
geographic isoliation
b)
behavioral isolation
c)
disruptive selection
d)
temporal isolation
28.
What kid of isolation occurs when two populations of birds have different courtship dances?
a)
geographic
b)
sexual
c)
temporal
d)
behavioral
29.
Other insects cannot, but, a bumble bee has just enough weight to open up the snapdragon flower and pollinate. This adaption is ....
a)
convergent evolution
b)
co-evolution
c)
divergent evolution
d)
speciation
30.
asexual reproduction produces offspring with
a)
half of a single parent's genes
b)
the same genes as the parent
c)
a mix of genes from two parents
d)
lots of genetic variation
31.
the hind leg bones in a whale are examples of
a)
homologous structures
b)
analogous structures
c)
fossils
d)
vestigals
32.
The combined alleles of all individuals in a population is called the population's
a)
phenothype
b)
gene pool
c)
mutation rate
d)
allele frequency
33.
Which two species are most related?
a)
B&C
b)
A&B
c)
A&C
d)
C&B
34.
The gradual change in species over time is...
a)
Evolution
b)
Nucleotide
c)
Adaptation
d)
Natural Selection
35.
Extinction can occur because of which of the following?
a)
All can be causes of extinction.
b)
Increased competition with other species
c)
New predators within the environment
d)
Loss of habitat and/or catastrophes
36.
A remnant or trace of an organism from the past is called a _______.
a)
Ancestor
b)
Skeleton
c)
Fossil
d)
Imprints
37.
having two of the same genes for the trait (sometimes called purebred).
a)
homozygous
b)
hetrozygous
c)
protein
d)
chromosome
38.
What is a diagram that shows characteristic relationships among organisms called?
a)
Cladogram
b)
Karyotype chart
c)
Punnet square
d)
Biogeography
39.
The white feathers of a snowy owl allow it to blend in with its environment during the winter months (snow). This is an example of ________________
a)
Species
b)
Environmental Change
c)
Adaptation
d)
Variation
40.
A fossil of an extinct dinosaur is found and the anatomy of the fossil shows similarities to that of a bird. What could this mean?
a)
This is purely by chance and isn't significant
b)
The extinct dinosaur and modern bird share a common ancestor
c)
All dinosaurs evolved into birds and that's why there aren't any dinosaurs alive today
d)
Dinosaurs choose to fly, and evolved into birds to escape predation and capture food
41.
Mutations are a change in what?
a)
DNA
b)
tRNA
c)
genotype
d)
phenotype
42.
Natural selection is the process by which
a)
change occurs in the
genetic characteristics of individuals that live together in an environment
from one generation to another
b)
organisms with traits
well-suited to their environment reproduce at a greater rate than less
well-adapted organisms in the same environment
c)
use and disuse of a
characteristic leads to evolutionary change
d)
baseball players pass on
the trait for strong arm muscles to children
43.
How does natural selection lead to evolution?
a)
Stronger offspring kill weaker members of the species.
b)
Helpful variations accumulate among surviving members of the species.
c)
Overproduction provides food for stronger members of the species.
d)
Environmental changes favor weaker members of the species.
44.
Two organisms are considered to be different species if —
a)
they have different body colorings
b)
they live in different locations
c)
they cannot interbreed and produce fertile offspring
d)
are different in size
45.
What effect can bottleneck events have on populations that have nearly become extinct?
a)
Bottleneck events lead to increased gene flow and genetic diversity.
b)
Bottleneck events have no impact on populations that have nearly become extinct.
c)
Bottleneck events lead to the founder effect and eventually increase genetic diversity.
d)
Bottleneck events reduce the size of the population and greatly reduce genetic variation.
46.
Changes in the gene pool over time.
a)
Mitosis
b)
Genetic Variation
c)
Gene Pool
d)
Genetic Drift
47.
Tigers, Jellyfish, Gorillas and Sponges are all part of kingdom _______.
a)
Animalia
b)
Plantae
c)
Fungi
d)
Bacteria
48.
Which kingdom is autotrophic AND has a cell wall?
a)
Bacteria
b)
Fungi
c)
Plantae
d)
Protista
49.
You would find mushrooms in which kingdom?
a)
Plantae
b)
Protists
c)
Fungi
d)
Animalia
50.
Which kingdom do humans belong to?
a)
Plantae
b)
Fungi
c)
Animalia
d)
Protista
51.
The scientific name for an organism is made from the:
a)
class and family name
b)
genus and species name
c)
domain and kingdom name
d)
kingdom and phylum name
52.
Term given to describe the 2 name naming system is:
a)
dichotmous key
b)
binomial nomenclature
c)
2 scientific names
d)
binomial key
53.
The 8 levels of classification, most broad to most specific.
a)
Domain, Genus, Family, Order, Class, Phylum, Kingdom, Species
b)
Domain, Species, Kingdom, Genus, Phylum, Family, Class, Order
c)
Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
d)
Order, Kingdom, Species, Domain, Phylum, Family, Class, Genus
54.
An illustration and a dichotomous key are given. What is the correct classification for this organism?
a)
Class Insecta
b)
Order Amblygygi
c)
Order Araneae
d)
Order Scorpiones
55.
A dichotomous key for trees is provided. Hikers found a tree that has large brown cones and single sharp needles. What species of tree have the hikers found?
a)
Juniper
b)
Pine
c)
Spruce
d)
Fir
56.
Which of the following organisms are MOST closely related?
a)
organisms that share a domain
b)
organisms that share a family
c)
organisms that share a genus
d)
organisms that share an order
57.
What is the name of bird Z?
a)
Certhidea
b)
Geospiza
c)
Camarhynchus
d)
Platyspiza
58.
Which of the following characteristics will most likely be helpful in identifying a butterfly using a dichotomous key?
a)
Migrates north every spring
b)
hangs on branches
c)
flutters wings fast on hot days
d)
Wings have long extensions
59.
Cladograms are constructed by grouping organisms together based on their____________ characteristics.
a)
shared
b)
different
c)
similar
d)
opposite
60.
According to this cladogram, sharks are MOST closely related to which organism?
a)
Amphibians
b)
Ray finned fish
c)
Crocodiles
d)
Birds
61.
Which two orgainsms have hair?
a)
Sharks & Ray Finned Fish
b)
Primates & Rodents
c)
Birds & Crocodiles
d)
Rabbits & Birds
62.
Which two orgainsms have hair?
a)
Sharks & Ray Finned Fish
b)
Primates & Rodents
c)
Birds & Crocodiles
d)
Rabbits & Birds
63.
According to this cladogram, birds are LEAST related to:
a)
Amphibians
b)
Sharks
c)
Ray Finned Fish
d)
Crocodiles
64.
Who first proposed binomial nomenclature as a way of classifying organisms?
a)
Carolus Linnaeus
b)
Carl's Jr.
c)
Charles Darwin
d)
Henry Groseclose
65.
On the cladogram, which organism is the closest relative of the human?
a)
Frog
b)
Hare
c)
Caiman
d)
Parrot
66.
Which trait do only humans have, according to the cladogram?
a)
jaws
b)
mammary glands & hair
c)
terrestrial during all life stages
d)
bipedal & opposable thumbs
67.
What is the most specific level of classification?
a)
Family
b)
Domain
c)
Species
d)
Carolus Linnaeus
68.
Animals must eat other organisms for food, so they are classified as--
a)
heterotrophs
b)
autotrophs
c)
eukaryotic
d)
prokaryotic
69.
When DNA is contained in a nucleus, the cell is
a)
eukaryotic
b)
prokaryotic
c)
unicellular
d)
multicellular
70.
All organisms that do not fit into plant, fungi, and animal kingdoms but have a nucleus are:
a)
archaebacteria
b)
eubacteria
c)
protists
d)
fungus
71.
This kingdom is unicellular and prokaryotic.
a)
Bacteria
b)
Protista
c)
Fungi
d)
Animalia
72.
What kingdom is always multicellular, heterotrophic and has NO cell wall?
a)
Protista
b)
Fungi
c)
Plantae
d)
Animalia
73.
What is the difference between Archaebacteria and Eubacteria?
a)
Bacteria is eukaryotic
b)
Archaebacteria is multicellular
c)
Archaebacteria can live in extreme environments
d)
They are the same
74.
In which kingdom do I belong if I am unicellular, autotrophic, and eukaryotic?
a)
Archaebacteria
b)
Protista
c)
Animalia
d)
Plantae
75.
Which kingdom is a part of the domain Bacteria?
a)
Archaebacteria
b)
Animalia
c)
Eubacteria
d)
Protista
76.
This kingdom contains heterotrophic organisms that can be unicellular or multicellular. Organisms from this kingdom can sometimes cause athlete's foot or ringworm.
a)
Fungi
b)
Animalia
c)
Protista
d)
Archaebacteria
77.
This domain is characterized by ancient bacteria that can live in extreme environments, such as hot springs.
a)
Archaea
b)
Bacteria
c)
Eukarya
d)
Prokarya
78.
Which kingdom would this organism belong to?
a)
Plantae
b)
Archaebacteria
c)
Protista
d)
Animalia
79.
Which kingdoms are prokaryotic?
a)
Archaebacteria and Animalia
b)
Eubacteria and Archaebacteria
c)
Fungi and Protista
d)
Plantae and Eubacteria
80.
This organism is found in a normal environment. What kingdom does it belong to?
a)
Eubacteria
b)
Protista
c)
Archaebacteria
d)
Fungi
81.
What are the three domains?
a)
Archaea, Bacteria, and Eubacteria
b)
Archaea, Protista, and Eubacteria
c)
Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya
d)
Archaea, Fungi, Animalia
82.
This domain contains organisms that have a true nucleus in each of their cells. This domain breaks down into four kingdoms.
a)
Animalia
b)
Archaea
c)
Bacteria
d)
Eukarya
83.
Which domain contains organisms that are unicellular, prokaryotic, and can cause strep throat or e. coli infections?
a)
Eukarya
b)
Archaea
c)
Fungi
d)
Bacteria
84.
This kingdom contains organisms such as trees, plants and shrubs.
a)
Fungi
b)
Plantae
c)
Animalia
d)
Protista
85.
Which word best describes the cell in the picture? (Click text to reveal picture)
a)
Multicelluar
b)
Prokaryotic
c)
Eukaryotic
d)
Abiotic
86.
What type of organism makes its own food internally?
a)
heterotroph
b)
autotroph
c)
carnivore
d)
omnivore
87.
Domain Eukarya has ________ kingdoms.
a)
2
b)
4
c)
6
d)
8
88.
The domain Archaea:
a)
Are multi-cellular.
b)
Undergo photosynthesis.
c)
Have membrane bound organelles.
d)
Are able to tolerate extreme conditions.
89.
Which domain contains organisms that are unicellular, prokaryotic, and can cause illness yet also make food such as yogurt.
a)
Eukarya
b)
Archaea
c)
Bacteria
90.
All organisms fit into 3 ____, which is the first level of organization.
a)
species
b)
genus
c)
kingdoms
d)
domains
91.
the science of naming and grouping organisms
a)
classification
b)
taxonomy
c)
systematics
d)
organization
92.
What field of study names living things?
a)
Taxonomy
b)
Taxidermy
c)
Taxi Driving
d)
Namology
93.
Why do we use scientific names?
a)
Because we like to sound smart.
b)
Because they are recognized world wide.
c)
Because organisms only have one common name and it makes it easier.
d)
What? What are scientific names?
94.
Organisms that are classified as autotrophic are able to-
a)
be seen with the human eye
b)
move
c)
reproduce
d)
make their own food
95.
Is fungi autotrophic or heterotrophic?
a)
Autotrophic, they make their own food
b)
Hetertrophic, they get food from other organisms
96.
This kingdom includes nongreen, nonmoving eukaryotic organisms that break down substances outside their bodies and absorb the nutrients.
a)
Archaea
b)
Plantae
c)
Bacteria
d)
Fungi
97.
This kingdom includes unicellular organisms, they reproduce quickly by binary fission (asexual), have a flagella, and are make up most of the common bacteria.
a)
Archaebacteria
b)
Fungi
c)
Eubacteria
d)
Protists
98.
In this kingdom, you can find all the organisms are prokaryotes, unicellular, some may have a cell wall, their methanogens, halophiles, thermaphiles, and they are found in extreme environments.
a)
Eubacteria
b)
Archaebacteria
c)
Protists
d)
Fungi
99.
Which of the following is an example of a heterotroph?
a)
Sunflower
b)
Tree
c)
Mushroom
d)
Carrot
100.
Scientists use ___ characteristics in order to classify organisms.
a)
physical
b)
chemical
c)
physical and chemical
d)
any
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