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Convergent Evolution

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a Convergent Evolution?

a)

When two closely related species lead to separation.

b)

When organisms that aren't related evolve similar traits as a result of having to adapt to a similar environment.

c)

The change of evolution over several generations.

d)

When a species dies out.

2.

Which one is an example of Convergent Evolution?

a)

Wings

b)

Eye Color

c)

Hair Color

d)

Personality

3.

In Convergent Evolution, animals evolve...

a)

Together

b)

Close to each other

c)

Independently

d)

With each other

4.

Sometimes species molecules end up mutating giving them a new trait.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Which of these animals are examples of Convergent Evolution?

a)

Humans & Cars

b)

Humans & Electronics

c)

Dolphin & Monkey

d)

Bats & Birds

6.

How does Convergent Evolution support the Theory of Evolution? Choose the best answer...

a)

It shows that humans are superior.

b)

It shows that different organisms had to evolve or change to adapt to their changing environment.

c)

It has "Evolution" in the name.

d)

It shows how the world was made.

7.

Which or these animals are examples of Convergent Evolution?

a)

Sharks & Dolphins

b)

Moose & Fish

c)

Pegasus & Humans

d)

Narwhal & Unicorn

8.

What does Converge/Convergent mean?

a)

Coming close together.

b)

Go away from each other.

c)

Being against one another.

d)

Blue Wolf(Spanish)

9.

Divergent Evolution is the opposite of Convergent Evolution.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

What do deer and reindeer have in common that is an example of Convergent Evolution.

a)

Antlers

b)

Ears

c)

Legs

d)

Tail