WorksheetsUnit 7 Mini Test Review
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 10mins
Evolution can occur at different rates, however, for evolution to occur, there must me
variation within a species
extinction of the species
various different speices
no change in the genes of an organism
The ability of an organism to survive and reproduce in its specific environment
diversity
evolution
adaptation
fitness
How does embryology support evolution?
Animals with similar traits also share common ancestor.
Natural selection occurs before birth.
Animals change over time.
Animals with similar traits may not be related at all.
Fitness in health relates to ____, but fitness in biology relates to ____.
reproduction and offspring;
diet and exercise
offspring and diet;
reproduction and exercise
exercise and reproduction;
diet and offspring
diet and exercise;
reproduction and offspring
Tradescantia ohiensis, a plant also known as bluejacket and its relative, T. subaspera have similar reproductive mechanisms but do not mate, as one species lives in sun while the other lives in shade.
Geographic isolation
Behavioral isolation
Temporal isolation
The females of two species of fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster and Drosophila simulans release slightly different mating hormones called pheromones, which are used to attract male mates.
Geographic isolation
Behavioral isolation
Temporal isolation
In the Great Lakes region of North America, gray wolves and coyotes are similar species but do not mate because their breeding periods occur at different times of the year.
Geographic isolation
Behavioral isolation
Temporal isolation
Which trait makes the tuna different from the lampreys, according to this cladogram?
Hair
Vertebral column
amniotic egg
jaws
Which organism is most related to the crocodiles on this cladogram?
birds
rodents & rabbits
primates
amphibians
Which traits do the birds and crocodiles NOT show?
four limbs
eggs with shells
hair
vertebrae
