Free Printable Evolution Practice TEST

1.

Which layer is the youngest

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

2.

Which layer is the oldest

a)

B

b)

A

c)

E

d)

C

3.

Similar structures with different purposes found in different species are known as _____

a)

vestigial structures

b)

DNA

c)

homologous structures

d)

the fossil record

4.

The changes of species over time

a)

Embryonic

b)

Natural selection

c)

Mimicry

d)

Evolution

5.

The picture shows a/an ___________

a)

homologous structure

b)

vestigial structure

6.

What is this an example of?

a)

Homologous structure

b)

Analogous structure

c)

Vestigial organs

d)

Functional adaption

7.

Which of the following is an example of a vestigial structure?

a)

the wings of a red-tailed hawk

b)

the hind limbs of a house cat

c)

the fins of sharks

d)

the tailbone of a human

8.

Which is not evidence for evolution?

a)

many animals have homologous structures due to common ancestry

b)

Many animals have vestigial structures from an ancestor

c)

We can observe changes in life forms by observing the fossil record

d)

All of these are evidence for evolution

9.

How do fossils provide evidence that evolution has happened on Earth?

a)

Fossils show how the sizes of certain animals has changed drastically over millions of years

b)

Fossils show that some species have gone extinct

c)

Fossils show how life forms present today are different than those from the past

d)

Different sedimentary rock layers provide evidence for how the environment has changed over time

10.

If two organisms have similar traits of DNA they are probably

a)

share a common ancestor

b)

share a common environment

c)

share a common population

d)

speciation

11.

The appendix, which is not needed to survive, is conisdered to be a

a)

Homologous Structure

b)

Analagous Structure

c)

Vestigial Structure

d)

Homology

12.

Similarities in bone arrangements, like those in the picture, support the hypothesis that...

a)

these organisms are not well adapted

b)

these organisms share a common ancestor

c)

these organisms all share the same DNA sequences

d)

these organisms are members of the same species

13.

Who developed the theory of evolution and natural selection?

a)

Charles Darwin

b)

Louis Pasteur

c)

Urey-Miller

d)

Albert Einstein

14.

Two rabbits live in the desert. One is brown, and the other is white. The brown rabbit is camouflaged, so it able to survive predators and reproduce. On the other hand, the white rabbit stands out, so it is killed by a snake.

Which force of evolution is being described in the scenario above?

a)

Natural Selection

b)

Gene Flow

c)

Mutation

d)

Bottleneck Effect

15.

Two rabbits live in the desert. One is brown, and the other is white. The brown rabbit is camouflaged, so it able to survive predators and reproduce. On the other hand, the white rabbit stands out, so it is killed by a snake.

Which rabbit had the greatest fitness?

a)

Brown rabbit

b)

White rabbit

16.

Two rabbits live in the desert. One is brown, and the other is white. The brown rabbit is camouflaged, so it able to survive predators and reproduce. On the other hand, the white rabbit stands out, so it is killed by a snake.

What was the adaptation that helped the rabbit survive?

a)

The rabbit's brown fur helped it blend into the environment

b)

The rabbit's white fur caused it to be killed quickly

c)

The environment changed depending on the rabbit's fur color

17.

A population of rabbits live in a field. One day, a new group of rabbits join the field population because their habitat was destroyed by deforestation.

Which force of evolution is described in this scenario?

a)

Natural selection

b)

Gene Flow

c)

Mutation

d)

Bottleneck Effect

18.

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY: Which of the following is true for mutations?

a)

Mutations are mistakes in DNA

b)

Mutations can change your traits

c)

Mutations are spontaneous / random

d)

Mutations are controlled by the organism

19.

A bunch of rabbits live in the desert. Some are brown, some are white. One day, fire happens that kills most of the rabbits. The few surviving rabbits happen to be white. Now the rabbit population ONLY has white rabbits.

Which force of evolution is being described in the scenario above?

a)

Natural Selection

b)

Gene Flow

c)

Mutation

d)

Bottleneck Effect

20.

Which term describes: when random chance changes a population?

a)

Genetic Drift

b)

Mutation

c)

Genetic Recombination

d)

Gene Flow

21.

According to this image, which two domains of life are most related?

a)

Bacteria & Archaea

b)

Archaea & Eukarya

c)

Eukarya & Bacteria

22.

Who is most closely related to Taxidea taxus?

a)

Lutra lutra

b)

Panthera pardus

c)

Canis latrans

d)

Canis lupus

23.

According to this cladogram, sharks are MOST closely related to which organism?

a)

Amphibians

b)

Ray finned fish

c)

Crocodiles

d)

Birds

24.

According to this cladogram, birds are LEAST related to:

a)

Amphibians

b)

Sharks

c)

Ray Finned Fish

d)

Crocodiles

25.

A dichotomous key for trees is provided. Hikers found a tree that has large brown cones and single sharp needles. What species of tree have the hikers found?

a)

Juniper

b)

Pine

c)

Spruce

d)

Fir

26.

The unique characteristic of hominids that is different from other primates is...

a)

Bipedalism

b)

Opposable thumbs

c)

Binocular vision

d)

Opposable toes

27.

Which of the following correctly summarizes the physical changes that early humans went through over the past million years or so?

a)

Brain size increased as jaw size decreased

b)

Brain size decreased as jaw size increased

c)

Bipedalism increased as use of tools increased

d)

Bipedalism decreased as the use of tools increased

Evolution Practice TEST

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 33mins

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