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Evolution

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 16mins

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Class
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1.

A mistake or change that occurs in the DNA sequence is called a ______________________.

a)

Extinction

b)

Speciation

c)

Mutation

d)

Genetic Variation

2.
Mutations are important because they bring about
a)
death of the organism in which they develop
b)

genetic change needed for a population to evolve

c)
benefits for the individual, not for the population
d)

balance within a population

3.

What is the term for a feature that allows an organism to survive better in its environment?

a)

variation

b)

adaptation

c)

homologous structure

d)

vestigial structure

4.
The gradual change in species over time is...
a)
Evolution
b)
Nucleotide 
c)
Adaptation
d)
Natural Selection
5.
Who is the father of evolution?
a)
Darwin
b)
Mendel
c)
Newton
d)
Einstein
6.

Which phrase is associated with natural selection?

a)
survival of the smartest
b)
survival of the fastest
c)
survival of the biggest
d)
survival of the fittest
7.
This is the trace or remains of an organism that lived long ago, most commonly preserved in sedimentary rock.
a)
Competiton
b)
Extinction
c)
Evidence
d)
Fossil
8.
The tree of life is a metaphor for what idea?
a)
we came from a common ancestor
b)
we need water and sunlight to survive
c)
we have multiple species
d)
we are old
9.
Which of the following is NOT an example of natural selection? 
a)
People selectively breeding hamsters.
b)
Insect populations developing resistance to certain pesticides.
c)
Bacteria becoming resistant to antibiotics.
d)
Male birds of certain species developing colorful feathers to attract female mates.
10.

When an organism's species completely dies out, it is called.....

a)
Adaption
b)
Extinction
c)
Fossilization
d)
Mutation
11.

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

12.

Do organisms "decide" to evolve and change? (they have the ability to change whenever they want)

a)
Yes, they know they need to change to survive 
b)
No, they change because of natural selection
13.

What do we call structures that no longer perform their original function (useless body part)?

a)

Natural Selection

b)

Analogous Structure

c)

Vestigial Structure

d)

Homologous Structure

14.
Which of the following are examples of evidence for evolution?
a)
Fossils and Cellular Structure
b)
Biological Structures 
c)
Genetics/DNA
d)
All of the Above
15.
Genetic differences between organisms of the same species
a)
Variation
b)
Adaptation
c)
Behavior
d)
Environment
16.
What is the advantage of having different shaped beaks?
a)
To look different from other species.
b)
To be able to eat the food readily available in the environment.
c)
To protect itself against predators.
d)
To protect itself against prey.
17.

Which of these are true about Extinct Species? (multiple answers)

a)

All members of the species are dead.

b)

The species had no successful traits for the environment.

c)

They won't be found in the fossil record after their extinction.

d)

Only some of the members are still alive.

18.

Similarities in the Cat's leg, Dolphin's flipper, Bat's wing and our arms suggest...

a)

that we have a common ancestor millions of years ago.

b)

that all could fly at one time.

c)

they can't be related because bats can't swim.

d)

that cats love to swim.

19.
Which would NOT be considered a fossil?
a)
bones buried deep in the earth
b)
footprints harened in  mud or rocks
c)
imprints left in rocks
d)
stories passed down from generation to generation
20.

How confident are you in your knowledge of evolution?

a)

Piece of cake, I got this!

b)

I think I'll be okay :)

c)

Meh, not very much

d)

My brain is one fact away from exploding