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8th Grade Evolution Unit Study Guide

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

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Class
Date
1.

Differences between members of the same species are called...?

a)

Traits/mutations

b)

Homologous structures

c)

Adaptation

d)

Natural selection

2.

What are the main ways that a new species forms?

a)

Triats

b)

Mutations

c)

Natural selection

d)

Homologous structures

3.

Why do scientists combine evidence from fossils, body structures, early development, DNA, and protein structures?

a)

To find common mutations

b)

Find new traits

c)

To find a common ancestor

d)

Find new adaptations

4.

Which term refers to similar structures that related species have inherited from a common ancestor?

a)

Homologous structures

b)

Similar traits

c)

Natural selection

d)

Similar mutations

5.

A trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce is called a(n) ______?

a)

Mutation

b)

Natural selection

c)

Common ancestor

d)

Adaptation

6.

Which term refers to the process by which individuals that are better adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce?

a)

Mutations

b)

Natural selection

c)

Adaptations

d)

Homologous structures

7.

How does natural selection lead to evolution?

a)

A single change/mutation occurs and leads to a new species

b)

Different species reproduce to create a new species

c)

Multiple changes/mutations are passed down through generations that lead to a new species

d)

New species appear out of thin air

8.

What is the answer format to a question about homologous structures?

a)

The ____ bones matches with __ and __.

b)

In the (early/middle/late) stage the ____ and ___ have common ____, ____ , and ____ this proves that they have common ancestors.

c)

The ____ lost/gained a ____ during development indicating a change in evolution because, ____________________.

9.

What is the answer format to a question about similarities through early age embryo development between two species?

a)

The ____ lost/gained a ____ during development indicating a change in evolution because, ____________________.

b)

The ____ bones matches with __ and __.

c)

In the (early/middle/late) stage the ____ and ___ have common ____, ____ , and ____ this proves that they have common ancestors.

10.

What is the answer format to a question about changes in the same animal embryo development?

a)

The ____ lost/gained a ____ during development indicating a change in evolution because, ____________________.

b)

The ____ bones matches with __ and __.

c)

In the (early/middle/late) stage the ____ and ___ have common ____, ____ , and ____ this proves that they have common ancestors.

11.

Which of these might be a good response to a question about homologous bone structure?

a)

The fish lost its curve during development indicating a change in evolution because it makes it easier to move in the water.

b)

In the early stage, the pig and chicken have common head shapes, ear holes, and tail this proves that they have common ancestors.

c)

The orange bone matches with the A and F bones.

12.

Which of these might be a good response to a question about similarities in embryo development between two species?

a)

The orange bone matches with the A and F bones.

b)

In the early stage, the pig and chicken have common head shapes, ear holes, and tail this proves that they have common ancestors.

c)

The fish lost its curve during development indicating a change in evolution because it makes it easier to move in the water.

13.

Which of these might be a good response to a question about evolution through embryo growth?

a)

The fish lost its curve during development indicating a change in evolution because it makes it easier to move in the water.

b)

In the early stage, the pig and chicken have common head shapes, ear holes, and tail this proves that they have common ancestors.

c)

The orange bone matches with the A and F bones.