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Evolution Vocabulary Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is Evolution?

a)

The process by which different kinds of living organisms are thought to have developed and diversified from earlier forms during the history of the earth.

b)

The process where organisms with favorable traits are more likely to reproduce.

c)

Any change in the structure or behavior of a species which helps it to become better fitted to survive and reproduce in its environment.

2.

What is Natural Selection?

a)

Any change in the structure or behavior of a species which helps it to become better fitted to survive and reproduce in its environment.

b)

The process by which different kinds of living organisms are thought to have developed and diversified from earlier forms during the history of the earth.

c)

The process where organisms with favorable traits are more likely to reproduce.

3.

How old is Charles Darwin when he died?

a)

63

b)

73

c)

1882

d)

83

4.

What is Adaptation?

a)

The process by which different kinds of living organisms are thought to have developed and diversified from earlier forms during the history of the earth.

b)

Any change in the structure or behavior of a species which helps it to become better fitted to survive and reproduce in its environment.

c)

The process where organisms with favorable traits are more likely to reproduce.

5.

What is Homologous Structure?

a)

Similar structure but different function.

b)

Different structure but same function.

6.

What is Vestigial Structure?

a)

Similar structure but different function.

b)

Different structure but same function.

7.

Lamarck evolution theory right?

a)

Yes

b)

No

8.

Who most famous for going to the Galapagos Islands?

a)

Charles Darwin

b)

Neo Lamarckism

c)

George Washington

d)

Master Chief

9.

What is the Voyage of Beagle

a)

The Voyage of the Beagle the book written by Charles Darwin

b)

The trip to Galapagos Island

c)

The research of Charles Darwin

10.

What is camouflage

a)

The disguising of military personnel, equipment, and installations by painting or covering them to make them blend in with their surroundings.

b)

An adaptation that allows animals to blend in with certain aspects of their environment.