WorksheetsUnit 3 Test Part 1
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 5hrs 15mins
Who developed the theory of evolution?
Linnaeus
Lamarack
Darwin
Aristole
Who created one of the first systems of classification?
Linnaeus
Lamarack
Darwin
Aristotle
Who believed that traits acquired during an organisms lifetime could be passed onto offspring?
Linnaeus
Lamarack
Darwin
Aristotle
Who created our modern system of classification?
Linnaeus
Lamarck
Darwin
Aristotle
A(n)_____ is any variation that makes an organism better suited to its environment.
variation
mutation
adapation
evolution
canadensis in Tsuga canadensis is the organism's what?
genus
species
phylum
mother
Since we cannot write in italics, what must you do when you write a scientific name?
nothing
underline it
form a hypothesis
write it in ALL CAPS CAUSE IT'S VERY IMPORTANT TOO!!!!!!!!!!
Immigration is when organisms move ______ of a population.
at a 45 degree angle form
out of
into
pink
Emigration is when organisms move ____ of a population.
at a 45 degree angle form
out of
into
pink
What is relative dating?
when you use radioactive isotopes
when you find a fossil's exact age
when you take your cousin to prom
when you estimate a fossils age in sedimentary rock
_______ is referred to as survival of the fittest.
natural selection
mutating
evolution
adapting
If 2 organisms share the same Phylum, then they automatically share the same what?
order
kingdom
genus
family
If 2 organisms share the same Order, do they automatically share the same what?
species
family
genus
phylum
The theory of ____ states that organisms with traits best suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.
evolution
natural selection
gradualism
punctuated equilibrium
variation
Change over time
Evolution
Natural Selection
Gradualism
Punctuated Equilibrium
Variation
This model of evolution shows change over time over a relatively short period of time?
Evolution
Natural Selection
Gradualism
Punctuated Equilibrium
Variation
A ______ is a detailed list of identifying characteristics that includes scientific names.
wildlife manual
field guide
dichotomous key
taxonomy chart
What is wrong with the scientific name peromyscus maniculatus?
the first word isn't capatalized
it isnt a real organism
it's supposed to be underlined
it's fine the way it is.
Most fossils are found in ____ rock.
igneous
basalt
metamorphic
sedimentary
Which of the following measures is most likely to help an endangered animal that roams over a large territory?
creating a isolated preserve
creating wildlife corridors
selling hunting licenses
building more zoos
Jen has a fish tank with 20 guppies. June has a fish tank with 5 guppies, 5 mollies, 5 swordtails, and 5 platys. Whose tank has more biodiversity?
Jen
June
It's the same
I don't know :(
