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Evolution Quiz Practice

Total questions: 74

Worksheet time: 1hrs 1mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An anatomical feature that no longer seams to have a purpose in the current form of an organism

a)

Homologous structure

b)

Analogous structure

c)

Vestigial structure

d)

None of the above

2.

An anatomical feature that no longer seams to have a purpose in the current form of an organism

a)

Homologous structure

b)

Analogous structure

c)

Vestigial structure

d)

None of the above

3.

Which is not evidence for evolution?

a)

Many animals have homologous structures due to common ancestry

b)

The study of species living across the world

c)

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

d)

All of these are evidence for evolution

4.

What type of evidence are shown in the picture above?

a)

Fossils

b)

Embryology

c)

Homologous Structures

d)

Vestigial Structures

5.
Analogous structures show common ancestry.
a)
True
b)
False
6.

The ability of an individual organism to survive and reproduce in its natural environment is called

a)

natural selection

b)

evolution

c)

descent with modification

d)

fitness

7.

1. A farmer’s use of the best livestock for breeding is an example of

a)

natural selection

b)

artificial selection

c)

extinction

d)

adaptation

8.

In a population of lizards, only the lizards with the longest tails survive and reproduce. What type of selection is described?

a)

directional

b)

stabilizing

c)

disruptive

9.
Inherited trait that helps an organism survive is a(n) __________.
a)
Fossil
b)
Adaptation
c)
Ancestor
d)
Natural selection
10.

Whales have pelvic bones. What type of structure does this best represent?

a)

Homologous structure

b)

Analogous structure

c)

Vestigial structure

d)

None of the above

11.

In elephants, babies that are too big or too small do not survive. Only the average (middle) size baby elephants survive. What type of selection is this?

a)

directional

b)

stabilizing

c)

disruptive

12.

What unique animals did Darwin find on the islands? (choose all that apply)

a)

Tortoises

b)

Lions

c)

Finches

d)

Frogs

e)

Rabbits

13.

A population of finches have beak sizes from 5-10 cm. After a change in the environment, the population of finches splits so that only the smallest and largest beak birds survive. This is an example of what type of selection?

a)

directional

b)

stabilizing

c)

disruptive

14.
Natural selection states that organisms are best suited for their environment if they ____________ and ____________.
a)
Survive and Reproduce
b)
Survive and Predate
c)
Survive and Parasitize
d)
Survive and Adapt
15.
What is the term for a feature that allows an organism to survive better in its environment?
a)
Variation
b)
Adaptation
c)
Homologous Structures
d)
Vestigial Structure
16.
All the individuals of a species that live in a particular area are called a
a)
Variation
b)
Fossil
c)
Population
d)
Group
17.
The evolution of dogs from wolves is due to:
a)
Natural Selection
b)
Sexual Selection
c)
Artificial Selection
d)
Vestigial Structures
18.
Individuals that are well adapted to their environment will survive and produce
a)
Fewer Mutations
b)
More Offspring
c)
Stronger Genes
d)
Better Traits
19.
Which of the five factors that can lead to evolution would operate on a change in body color that enabled animals to better hide from predators?
a)
Genetic Drift
b)
Natural Selection
c)
Sexual Selection
d)
Gene Flow
20.
The first part of the explanation of the Theory of Evolution states that every organisms shows
a)
The same traits
b)
Colors
c)
Variation
d)
None of these are correct
21.
A species of organsism has survived in a mild environment for thousands of years. Suddenly, the climate becomes much colder.
Which of the following traits might help the species survive?
a)
Thick fur
b)
Large Limbs
c)
Thin fur
d)
Hightenes Senses
22.
Which of the following is a term for a group of similar organisms that can reproduce fertile offspring?
a)
individual
b)
population
c)
species
d)
fossil
23.
In natural selection, the selective agent is the
a)
humans
b)
mutations
c)
breeders
d)
environment
24.
What is suggested by the similarity of early embryos of different species of vertebrates?
a)
no evolutionary relationships between the groups
b)
recent common ancestry
c)
similar environments in the past
d)
evolution from a distant common ancestor
25.
Two organisms that are closely related would have
a)
very similar DNA sequence
b)
exactly the same DNA sequences
c)
no proteins in common
d)
completely different DNA sequence
26.
What animal did Darwin observe on the Galapagos Islands
a)
Finches
b)
Turtles
c)
Deer
d)
Fish
27.
Structures with the same parts have different functions; suggests that organisms share a common ancestry
a)
vestigial structures
b)
homologous structures
c)
adaptive radiation
d)
fossil
28.
Study of embryos of various organisms to show a common ancestor because of similarities in development
a)
natural selection
b)
embryology
c)
speciation
d)
evolution
29.
Two organisms that are closely related would have
a)
very similar DNA sequence
b)
exactly the same DNA sequences
c)
no proteins in common
d)
completely different DNA sequence
30.
What does Darwin's theory of evolution suggest?
a)
species change over time
b)
extinct species are not related to living species
c)
different species can interbreed
d)
animals that look alike are most closely related
31.
Some organisms that share a common ancestor have features that have different functions, but similar structures.  These are known as
a)
vestigial structures
b)
analogous structures
c)
homologous structures
d)
fossil structures
32.
If modern organisms have a lot of homologous structures, what inference might paleontologists make about those organisms?
a)
They are reptiles
b)
One organism evolved from the other.
c)
The organisms have a common ancestor
33.
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
34.
What is a structure that is similar across species?
a)
vestigial
b)
homologous
c)
adaptaion
d)
variation
35.
Predict which moth would increase in population
a)
light 
b)
dark
36.
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
37.
Scientists compare organisms' DNA to support the theory that all species share a common _________________
a)
separation
b)
ancestor
c)
population
d)
environment
38.
The diagram illustrates an embryonic stage of two organisms.

Which of the following can be determined by observing the embryos shown in the diagram
a)
The organisms share a common ancestry.
b)
The organisms belong to the same genus.
c)
The organisms are native to the same geographic areas.
d)
The organisms will grow into anatomically similar adults.
39.

Recently, scientists have been able to use ___________to find common proteins and amino acids to determine how closely related species are.

a)

DNA

b)

Vestigial structures

c)

Fossils

d)

Homologous structures

40.

Which IS NOT used as evidence for evolution?

a)

Fossils

b)

Natural Selection

c)

Early Development/Embryos

d)

Body Structure/Anatomy

e)

DNA/Proteins

41.

Who was the Scientist most famous for his study of natural selection and evolution?

a)

Theodor Schwann

b)

Robert Hooke

c)

Charles Darwin

d)

Rudolf Virchow

42.

What is the process in which populations CHANGE gradually over time?

a)

evolution

b)

species

c)

variation

d)

competition

43.

How do we measure the age of a fossil in years?

a)

variation

b)

absolute dating

c)

selection

d)

mutation

44.

What do you call similar structures that related species have inherited from a common ancestor?

a)

Natural Selection

b)

Analogous Structure

c)

Vestigial Structure

d)

Homologous Structure

45.

What do we call structures that no longer perform their original function?

a)

Natural Selection

b)

Analogous Structure

c)

Vestigial Structure

d)

Homologous Structure

46.

Select ALL the parts of Natural Selection.

a)

overproduction

b)

evolution

c)

variation

d)

selection

e)

competition

47.

Select ALL that show evidence of evolution.

a)

DNA

b)

mutations

c)

fossils

d)

skeletal structures

48.

What is the study of organisms at the early stages of development?

a)

DNA studies

b)

embryology

c)

extinction

d)

fossil record

49.
What is this an example of?
a)
vestigial structures
b)
embryology
c)
homologous structures
d)
fossil record
50.
The opossum and kangaroo both incubate their young in a pouch. This provides evidence that they---
a)
are descended from a common ancestor
b)
Have very similar skeletal structures
c)
belong to the same species
d)
must range great distances to eat
51.
The white feathers of a snowy owl allow it to blend in with its environment during the winter months (snow). This is an example of ________________
a)
Species
b)
Environmental Change
c)
Adaptation
d)
Variation
52.
According to this data, the unknown bacterial species is most closely related to: 
a)
Species I
b)
Species II
c)
Species III
d)
Species IV
53.

Structures that are similar to function.

a)

Homologous

b)

Analogous

c)

Vestigial

d)

DNA

54.
Structures are similar in appearance but not in structure
a)
Vestigial 
b)
Homologous 
c)
Analogous Structures 
d)
Embryonic 
55.
Which layer is the oldest
a)
B
b)
A
c)
E
d)
C
56.
What would happen if the Giraffes never evolve?
a)
they would survive
b)
They would thrive
c)
They would become extinct
d)
They will find another source of food
57.

What is this an example of?

a)

Homologous structure

b)

Analogous structure

c)

Vestigial organs

d)

Functional adaption

58.

What conclusions can be made based on this table shown?

a)

the American black bear and the giant panda are most closely related

b)

the giant panda and the red panda are most closely related

c)

the red panda and the racoon are the most closely related

d)

the giant panda and the racoon are most closely related

59.

The bones in the figure above are-

a)

Evidence of a common ancestor

b)

Evidence that animals can walk

c)

Evidence that fossils are old

d)

Evidence of nothing

60.

How can the pattern of change in the fossil record best be explained?

a)

The mollusks were well adapted to their stable environment. A large, sudden change occurred in their environment. After the change the mollusks with the bigger shells were better adapted for the new environment.

b)

The mollusks were well adapted to their stable environment. The mollusks hybridized with a smaller species of mollusk. A new species of mollusk with a bigger shell resulted.

c)

The mollusks were not well adapted to their environment. The length of the mollusks' shells changed gradually over time. The mollusks in the original population that had small shells died over a period of many years.

61.
Choose which scientist corresponds best with the statement: 
use or disuse
a)
Darwin 
b)
Lamarck
62.
Choose which scientist corresponds best with the statement: 
acquired characteristics are inherited
a)
Darwin 
b)
Lamarck
63.

Who would have stated "acquired traits" such as a giraffe needing a long neck so they stretch it over time

a)

Darwin

b)

Lamarck

64.
_________ is the fact that organisms change over time and are related through common ancestors. 
a)
Theory of Natural Selection
b)
Theory of Need
c)
Theory of Use and Disuse
d)
Theory of Evolution
65.

The remains of Mesosaurs are found in eastern South America and in southern Africa. What type of evidence for continental drift is this?

a)

rock types and structures

b)

matching fossils

c)

continental puzzle

d)

ancient climates

66.
Mutations are important because they bring about
a)
death of the organism in which they develop
b)
genetic variation needed for a population to evolve
c)
benefits for the individual, not for the population
d)
Hardey-Weinberg equilibrium within a population
67.
What is the process in which humans breed organisms for certain traits?
a)
natural selection
b)
inheritance
c)
artificial selection
d)
descent withOUT modification
68.
Which species’ DNA is most similar to the DNA of the toothed whale? 
a)
Hippopotamus 
b)
Baleen Whale
c)
Grazing Mammals
d)
Camels
69.

Scientist who is credited with one of the first theories of evolution. He believed - incorrectly - that organisms changed over time from simple to complex by acquiring and passing traits to offspring.

a)

Jean-Baptiste de Lamark

b)

Charles Darwin

c)

Charles Lyell

d)

Louis Pasteur

70.

Father of evolution who believed that a process called natural selection explains how organisms evolved over time.

a)

Carolus Linnaeus

b)

Charles Darwin

c)

Charles Lyell

d)

Thomas Malthus

71.

Scientist who believed that human population growth would lead to poverty and famine.

a)

Charles Lyell

b)

Thomas Malthus

c)

Charles Darwin

d)

Lazzaro Spallanzini

72.

Scientists who formed amino acids and other simple organic compounds in a laboratory experiment with ammonia, methane, hydrogen and H2O

a)

Hutton and Lyell

b)

Miller and Urey

c)

Chapman and Kaufman

d)

Oparin and Haldane

73.

States that some of the organelles in eukaryotic cells were once prokaryotic microbes because mitochondria and chloroplasts are the same size as prokaryotic cells, have theor own DNA and divide by binary fission

a)

Organic Evolutionary Theory

b)

Cell Theory

c)

Cellular Selection

d)

Endosymbiotic Theory

74.

Father of taxonomy (naming organisms) who classified organisms using groups within groups.

a)

Charles Darwin

b)

Jean-Baptiste de Lammark

c)

Charles Lyell

d)

Carolus Linnaeus

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