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Evolution Of Lifeforms 8.L.4.2

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which term refers to the classification of organisms in an ordered system that indicates natural relationships?

a)

taxonomy

b)

tectonics

c)

geology

2.

How is Genetic Variation related to an organism's ability to adapt to its environment

a)

when genetic variation low the ability to adapt is high

b)

when genetic variation is high the ability to adapt is low

c)

When genetic variation is low the ability to adapt is low

d)

when genetic variation is high the ability to adapt is high

3.

Due to genetic variation a cheetah is unable to run fast as other normal cheetahs, Which would be most important for the survival of cheetah?

a)

competition of males

b)

competition of shelter

c)

competition of prey

4.

Which best represents an adaptation that allows ducks to survive aquatic ecosystems?

a)

Ducks have big beaks

b)

Ducks have waterproof feathers

c)

Ducks have small feet

5.

Turtles have to adapt their habitat to protect themselves from their predators. Which best describes this adaption?

a)

mimicry

b)

parasitism

c)

protective covering

6.

True or False? Because natural selection acts directly on Phenotypes more genetic variation within a population usually enables more phenotypic Variation.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Which Statement is NOT true?

a)

natural selection leads to adaptation

b)

variation leads to adaptation

c)

natural selection and variation can lead to adaptation

8.

What is Adaptation ?

a)

A mutation or genetic change, that helps animals survive in its environment

b)

An organisms generation changing throughout history

c)

any difference between cells individual organisms, groups of organisms of any species caused either by genetic differences or an effect of environment factors.

9.

What is Variation?

a)

a mutation or genetic change, that helps an organism such as plant or animal survive in its environment

b)

an organism's generation changing throughout history

c)

any difference between cells individual organisms, groups of organisms of any species caused either by genetic differences or an effect of environment factors.

10.

True or False? The persistence of populations over time through changing environments depends on their capacity to adapt to shifting external conditions.

a)

True

b)

False