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7A Evidence of Evolution Level 1

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The similarities between the bone structures of the different species shown is an example of?

a)

vestigial structures

b)

analogous structures

c)

homologous structures

d)

fossil record

2.
Which layer is the oldest?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
3.

The study of the early stages of development is an example of what type of evidence of evolution?

a)

Homologous Structures

b)

Embryology

c)

Vestigial Organs

d)

Molecular homology

4.

Structures that are similar in appearance but NOT in structure are

a)

Vestigial Structures

b)

Homologous Structures

c)

Analogous Structures

d)

Embryonic Structures

5.

Structures that are both similar in structure and function are called

a)

Homologous Structures

b)

Analogous Structures

c)

Vestigial Structures

d)

Molecular Structures

6.

The developmental changes seen within species over time is called what?

a)

Embryonic

b)

Natural selection

c)

Mimicry

d)

Evolution

7.
Which layer is the youngest
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
8.

What is this an example of?

a)

Homologous structure

b)

Analogous structure

c)

Vestigial organs

d)

Functional adaption

9.

What type of evidence of evolution is shown in the image provided?

a)

Fossil records

b)

Vestigial structures

c)

Homologous structures

d)

Molecular homology

10.

What does this type of diagram tell you?

a)

Where birds come from

b)

The diverse numbers of species living

c)

The relationships among different species

d)

Species that may go extinct

11.

Which is NOT used as evidence for evolution?

a)

Fossil Records

b)

Natural Selection

c)

Molecular Homology

d)

Anatomical Structures

e)

Biogeography

12.

When all of the organisms of a specific species has died this is known as

a)

evolution

b)

extinction

c)

adaptation

d)

natural selection

13.

Scientists compare organisms' DNA to support the theory that all species share a common _________________

a)

separation

b)

ancestor

c)

population

d)

environment

14.

Which statement is true regarding fossil records?

a)

It is a record of all living things

b)

It shows how our climate has remained the same over time

c)

It provides evidence for history of life on Earth

d)

It does not support the theory of evolution

15.

Who was the naturalist/ scientist who contributed most to our understanding of evolution?

a)

Carrolus Linnaeus

b)

Gregor Mendel

c)

Charles Darwin

d)

Ronald Reagan

16.

Which of the pictures above would be examples of homologous structures?

a)

1 & 2

b)

1 & 3

c)

2 & 3