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Evidence of Common Ancestry

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Scientists compare the limbs of organisms to look for evidence of common ancestry. These limbs provide evidence of common ancestry because they -
a)
perform the same function
b)
are the same size
c)
have the same basic structure
d)
are parts of the same animal
2.
The similarities among early stages of the embryos provide evidence that -
a)
these organisms evolved from a common ancestor
b)
the organisms all retained their gills and tails
c)
the organisms belong to the same species
3.
Using Data Table 1, which organism shares a most recent common ancestor with rabbits?
a)
Fly
b)
Bat
c)
Tree
d)
Bacterium
4.

Using the cladogram to the left, which organism(s) do not have jaws? (choose all that apply)

a)
Lancelet
b)
Leopard
c)

Lamprey

d)
Tuna
5.

Which conditions are best for possible fossil formation? (Check all that apply)

a)

slow burial in a sandy environment

b)

quick burial in a sandy environment

c)

An environment without oxygen

d)

An area with a high rate of erosion

6.

Which animal is most closely related to birds?

a)

shark

b)

Primate

c)

rabbit

d)

crocodile

7.

Which animal is most distantly related to the bird?

a)

shark

b)

rabbit

c)

primate

d)

crocodile

8.

All of the following are evidence of common ancestry, EXCEPT:

a)

Anatomical

similarities

b)

Comparative Embryology

c)

Fossil Record

d)

Analogous Structures

e)

Molecular similarities

9.

These limbs provide evidence of common ancestry and are examples of:

a)

Limbs that serve the same function

b)

Homologous structures

c)

They cannot be used as evidence

d)

Analogous Structures

10.

Which organism is the best example of an index fossil?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

11.

What number is the common ancestor of C and E

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

12.

The three species pictured do not share a common ancestor, yet have evolved to have a similar anatomy and life style. This is an example of ?

a)

Homologous Structures

b)

Divergent Evolution

c)

Vestigial Organs

d)

Convergent Evolution

13.
a model that describes evolution as a slow, ongoing process by which one species changes to a new species. 
a)

punctuated equilibrium

b)
gradualism
c)
homologous
14.

All of the following describe divergent evolution, EXCEPT:

a)

Organisms share a common ancestor

b)

Organisms must live in similar environments

c)

Organisms develop homologous structures

15.

Some of the evolutionary changes occurring in whales include: (Check all that apply)

a)

Formation of gills

b)

Loss of hindlimbs

c)

Increase in teeth size

d)

Increase in body size

e)

Nostrils moving to top of head