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Taxonomy, Classification, Evidence of Evol

Total questions: 55

Worksheet time: 3615secs

Name
Class
Date
1.
The structures shown are_________
a)
homologous
b)
heterologous
c)
analogous
d)
vestigial
2.
A fossil of an extinct dinosaur is found and the anatomy of the fossil shows similarities to that of a bird. What could this mean?
a)
This is purely by chance and isn't significant
b)
The extinct dinosaur and modern bird share a common ancestor
c)
All dinosaurs evolved into birds and that's why there aren't any dinosaurs alive today
d)
Dinosaurs choose to fly, and evolved into birds to escape predation and capture food
3.
In the the third embryonic stage (bottom row), mammal embryos _____
a)
have more characteristics in common with each other than with reptiles or birds.
b)
are still hard to tell from reptiles and birds.
c)
have the same features as fish, reptiles, and birds.
d)
do not have tails.
4.

The five species illustrated most likely have

similar limb structures because they all -

a)

share a common ancestor

b)

use their limbs for the same functions

c)

occupy the same level on the food pyramid

d)

adapted to the same environmental conditions

5.

Which information would best help scientists verify the relationships among the organisms shown above?

a)

The organisms’ nutritional requirements

b)

The organisms’ DNA sequences

c)

The organisms’ migratory patterns

d)

The organisms’ population sizes

6.

The diagram illustrates an embryonic stage of two organisms. Which of the following can be determined by observing the embryos shown in the diagrams?

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

7.
Which evidence of common ancestry is being studied in this visual?
a)
biogeography
b)
fossil record
c)
anatomical homology
d)
molecular homology
8.
Which evidence of common ancestry is being studied in this visual?
a)
biogeography
b)
fossil record
c)
anatomical homology
9.
Which evidence of common ancestry is being studied in this visual?
a)
biogeography
b)
fossil record
c)
anatomical homology
10.
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
11.
Which evidence of common ancestry is being studied in this visual?
a)
developmental homology
b)
molecular homology
c)
anatomical homology
12.

This cladogram shows the evolutionary relationships among some mammals based on homologous structures. Which statement is supported by this cladogram?

a)

Hippopotamuses are more closely related to cows than javelinas

b)

Toothed whales are more closely related to mouse deer than to hippopotamuses

c)

Javelinas and pigs are more closely related than baleen whales and toothed whales

d)

Cows and mouse deer are more closely related than javelinas and pigs

13.

Scientists can determine relatedness among organisms by comparing partial amino acid sequences. The table shows four partial amino acid sequences from four organisms. Which organism is the least related to the other three organisms?

a)

organism 1

b)

organism 2

c)

organism 3

d)

organism 4

14.

The image shows part of the humerus bone in different genera of primates. Which statement is best supported by the observable structures of the different humerus bones?

a)

the primates lived in similar environments

b)

the primates shared a common ancestor

c)

the primates interbreed with similar organisms in a population

d)

the primates had diets that consisted of similar types of foods

15.

Researchers studying populations of lizards from the genus Gallotia on the Canary Islands compared the protein cytochrome b in different populations. The table shows the number of differences in the cytochrome b protein between different populations. Which conclusion about the relatedness of the lizards do these data support?

a)

G. atlantica and G. stehlini are the least closely related

b)

G. simonyi and G. bravoana are the most closely related

c)

G. galloti eisentrauti and G. galloti palmae are the most closely related

d)

G. galloti eisentrauti and G. galloti galoti are the least closely related

16.

Cetaceans are whales and their relatives. The diagram shows some fossils of cetaceans. Which statement provides the best evidence that Ambulocetus natans is an ancestor of Basilosaurus isis?

a)

Homologous structures occur in each fossil

b)

Similar nitrogenous bases are found in the DNA of each fossil

c)

The fossils were found in different locations

d)

The youngest fossil is larger than the older fossils

17.

An analysis of DNA and RNA sequences can be used to classify organisms. A dendrogram, such as the one shown below, is based on molecular data. It can be used to represent evolutionary relationships within a group of organisms that are hypothesized to have descended from a common ancestor. Which statement is best supported by the information in this dendrogram?

a)

Lesser pandas are more genetically similar to giant pandas than they are to raccoons

b)

Brown bears are more genetically similar to giant pandas than they are to sun bears

c)

Lesser pandas are more genetically similar to racoons than they are to giant pandas

d)

The bear species are all more genetically similar to dogs than they are to giant pandas

18.

Three species of lizards of the genus Gallotia are found on the Canary Islands, a chain of seven volcanic islands off the wet coast of Africa. The easternmost island, Lanzarote, is the oldest, while the westernmost island, El Hierro, is the youngest. The distribution of lizard species is shown on the map. Which statement about the ancestry of the lizards from the genus Gallotia is best supported by this information?

a)

The common ancestor of the lizards first colonized the island of El Hierro

b)

The ancestors of each species came from different continents at different times

c)

the common ancestor of the lizards probably came from Africa

d)

The ancestors of each species evolved in Spain and were brought to the islands at the same time

19.

The opossum, which is native to North America, and the kangaroo, which is native to Australia, are marsupials. The fact that both these mammals incubate their immature offspring in a pouch provides evidence that they -

a)

belong to the same species

b)

must range great distances to eat

c)

have very similar skeletal structures

d)

are descended from a common ancestor

20.

Genome maps provide the DNA sequences of chromosomes. Some scientists have compared the genome maps of a hedgehog and a sloth. What do these genome maps allow the scientists to determine?

a)

The color patterns of the offspring of each species

b)

How much the size ranges of the two species differ

c)

The methods of proteins synthesis that each species uses

d)

How closely related the two species are to each other

21.

Zoogeographic regions are characterized by the presence of specific groups of animals. These regions are determined by the taxonomic or phylogenetic relationships of animals. The map shows the zoogeographic regions proposed by the naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace in 1876. The similarities of organisms in which two areas numbered above provide the best evidence for common ancestry between the organisms in both locations?

a)

1 and 2

b)

3 and 4

c)

5 and 6

d)

7 and 8

22.

The limbs of several organisms are shown in the illustrations below. Scientists sometimes compare the limbs of these organisms to look for evidence of common ancestry. These limbs provide evidence of common ancestry because they -

a)

have the same basic structure

b)

perform the same function

c)

are the same size

d)

are parts of mammals

23.

This diagram of the fossil record represents changes in mollusks over millions of years. 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 to 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

d)

The mollusks were well adapted to their environment. Humans introduced a new species of mollusk that was not adapted to this environment. The introduced mollusk outcompeted the native mollusk species

24.

Which of the following accurately lists the levels of classification in our current taxonomic system?

a)

Phylum, kingdom, domain, class, order, family, genus, species

b)

Class, domain, kingdom, phylum, order, family, genus, species

c)

Domain, phylum, kingdom, class, order, family, genus, species

d)

Domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species

25.

If two organisms are in the same class, then they must also be in the same

a)

Phylum

b)

Order

c)

Family

d)

Genus

26.
Cells that do not have a true nucleus are called....
a)
eukaryote
b)
prokaryote
c)
unicellular
d)
multicellular
27.
What is the correct way of writing our scientific name?
a)
homosapiens
b)
homo sapiens
c)
Homo Sapiens
d)
Homo sapiens
28.
An organism made up of more than one cell would be called:
a)
multicellular
b)
unicellular
c)
heterotroph
d)
autotroph
29.
An example of an unicellular organism would be:
a)
monkey
b)
bacteria
c)
spider
d)
human
30.
8B. This dichotomous key can be used to identify some conifers.
Based on the key, which of these best describes the leaves and cones of the longleaf pine?
a)
Needle-like straight leaves that are mostly over 25 cm long and found in clusters of three; no thorns on cones
b)
Flattened and scale-like leaves that are mostly over 25 cm long; soft and leathery cones
c)
Needle-like straight leaves with a length of 25 cm that are mostly found in clusters of five; thorny cones
d)
Leaves with a length of 25 cm that are found in clusters of more than five; no thorns on cones
31.
8B.  Frogs and toads belong to the order Anura.  The smallest organism in this order is about 7 millimeters long, while the largest member is about 30 centimeters long.  Which of these lists best describes this order?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
32.
8B. A cladogram is shown below.  All the animals to the right of the hagfish would have the common characteristic of-
a)
fur
b)
claws or nails
c)
lungs
d)
jaws
33.
8B.  Using a light microscope, a student identified the following characteristics of four organisms found in a sample of pond water.  Based on the observations of the student, which organisms most likely belong to the taxonomic group for bacteria?
a)
Organisms 1 and 2
b)
Organisms 3 and 4
c)
Organisms 1 and 4
d)
Organisms 2 and 3
34.
8B.  The diagram shows a dichotomous key and a picture of a fruit.  According to the key, the fruit comes from which species of tree?
a)
Fraxinus americana
b)
Fraxinus nigra
c)
Acer platanoides
d)
Acer negundo
35.
8B. A student collected the animal shown below on a field trip. The student used a dichotomous key and a microscope to classify the animal. How should this animal be classified?
a)
Arthropoda
b)
Annelida
c)
Mollusca
d)
Platyhelminthes
36.
9A.  A student preparing for a hike wants to pack a snack that has biomolecules that provide quickly available energy but few excess calories.  Which nutrition label list the best combination of biomolecules that provide quickly available energy while providing the fewest calories from other types of biomolecules?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
37.

8B. A student used a microscope to study four members of the phylum Ciliophora. Members of this phylum move when propelled by hundreds of tiny cilia. Although these organisms belong to the same phylum, they are classified as different-

a)

families

b)

species

c)

kingdoms

d)

orders

38.

Scientists around the world use a standardized taxonomic system. Why would scientists want to use a taxonomic system that is standardized?

a)

In order to avoid confusion with the identification of organisms

b)

Because Linnaeus established the system

c)

So that Latin names can be applied for a practical purpose

d)

In order to place organisms in different groups

39.

Choose the correct way to write the scientific name for humans:

a)

homo sapiens

b)

Homosapiens

c)

Homo sapiens

d)

Homo Sapiens

40.

The scientific name for a raccoon is written below in several different ways. Which one is written in the correct form?

a)

Procyon lotor

b)

Procyon lotor

c)

Procyon Lotor

d)

PROCYON LOTOR

41.
8B. Arthropods are joint-legged animals. Spiders, crabs, pill bugs, centipeds, and millipeds are examples of the many types of arthropods. Which of these arthropods are most closely related?
a)
Arthropods of the same family
b)
Arthropods of the same class
c)
Arthropods of the same genus
d)
Arthropods of the same species
42.
Which domain is capable of living in extreme environments like hot springs, geysers, or very salty waters?
a)
Bacteria
b)
Archaea
c)
Eukarya
43.
Which kingdoms have some organisms that can make their own food (autotrophic)?
a)
Plantae and Animalia
b)
Fungi and Plantae
c)
Protista and Plantae
44.
Algae and Kelp belong to the Kingdom...
a)
Plantae
b)
Protista
c)
Fungi
d)
Eubacteria
45.
Autotrophs- make their own  food.
Heterotrophs- obtain food from other animals.
Observing the table above, Fungi and Animals are________?
a)
Autotrophs
b)
Heterotrophs
46.

What kingdom do unicellular, prokaryotic organisms that live in extreme environments?

a)

Animal

b)

Archaebacteria

c)

Eubacteria

d)

Plant

47.

This organism is multicellular, heterotroph, that has a cell wall made of chitin. What kingdom does it belong in?

a)

fungi

b)

plantae

c)

animalia

d)

eubacteria

48.

This organism is found in pond water. It has a nucleus, is microscopic, unicellular and can perform photosynthesis. What kingdom does it belong in?

a)

protista

b)

eubacteria

c)

archaebacteria

d)

plantae

49.

What is the correct order of taxonomy?

a)

Kingdom, pylum, class, species, genus, family, class

b)

Species, genus, family, order, class, phylum, kingdom

c)

Kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species

d)

species, phylum, order, class, kingdom, family, genus

50.
Which of the following organisms are LEAST closely related?
a)
organisms that share a domain
b)
organisms that share a family 
c)
organisms that share a genus 
d)
organisms that share a species 
51.
The scientific name for an organism is made from the:
a)
class and family name
b)
genus and species name
c)
domain and kingdom name
d)
kingdom and phylum name
52.
Which term means "True Nucleus" or cell(s) with a nucleus?
a)
Eukaryotes
b)
Prokaryotes
c)
Multi-cellular
53.
What is the most primitive organism shown on the cladogram?
a)
chimp
b)
perch
c)
hagfish
d)
salamander
54.
Which organisms pictured on the cladogram have hair?
a)
prosimians only
b)
prosimians and humans
c)
humans only
d)
prosimians and birds
55.
An illustration and a dichotomous key are given. What is the correct classification for this organism?
a)
Class Insecta
b)
Order Amblygygi
c)
Order Araneae
d)
Order Scorpiones