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Evolution Study Stuff

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Natural variations are caused by

a)

Bananas

b)

Genetic Mutations

c)

Excessive amounts of ice cream

d)

Evolution

2.

According to the fossil record, which level in the rock layers will have the oldest organisms?

a)

The layers on the bottom.

b)

Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting is one of my favorite kinds of cake.

c)

The layers on the top.

d)

The layers in the middle.

3.

The law that states that older rock layers are on the bottom & more recent rock layers are on the top is called what?

a)

My cat's name is Finnegan.

b)

The law of Happiness

c)

The Law of Gravity

d)

The Law of Superposition

4.

If an organism has a vestigial structure, that structure likely once had a function in a(n)

a)

California

b)

bananas

c)

common ancestor

d)

offspring

5.

Because the embryos all look similar to each other, this is considered evidence of what?

a)

That they have a common ancestor.

b)

That the Other Mother had a weird obsession with button eyes.

c)

That they are unrelated.

d)

That they are sibling.

6.

A species of bird ate many types of seeds. The individuals vary in beak size. If a drought were to kill off the trees that produce small seeds and leave only large seeds, how would the population change?

a)

All the birds would die.

b)

The bird would learn to crave birdy flesh and eat each other, until they evolve into a superbird.

c)

The birds who eat tiny seeds would die, the bigger birds would sruvive.

d)

If you think all the birds would suddenly become cannibals, I am officially concerned.

7.

Pop Quiz: This is worth like, mega points:

What are my 2 favorite kinds of food?

a)

Sushi

b)

Mexican

c)

Peas

d)

Pizza

8.

Are you being good for the sub today?

a)

yes!

b)

Uhh, kinda

c)

Nope.

d)

Umm, I will do better since I just got this lovely reminder.

9.

What is one of the following is one of Darwin's Four conditions of Natural Selection?

a)

Twinkies

b)

Cost Analysis

c)

Supply and Demand

d)

Overpopulation

10.

What is one of the following is one of Darwin's Four conditions of Natural Selection?

a)

Twinkies

b)

Cost Analysis

c)

Genetic Variation

d)

Limitations

11.

What is one of the following is one of Darwin's Four conditions of Natural Selection?

a)

Twinkies

b)

The Struggle to Survive

c)

Civil War

d)

Limitations

12.

What is one of the following is one of Darwin's Four conditions of Natural Selection?

a)

Successful Reproduction

b)

Trail of Tears

c)

French Toast

d)

Limitations

13.

Rabbits can have up to 15 babies in one litter. They can have up to 7 litters in a year. This is an example of which of Darwin's Four Conditions of Natural Selection?

a)

Overpopulation

b)

Genetic Variation

c)

Struggle to Survive

d)

Successful Reproduction

14.

A cat has a litter of 6 kittens. All the kittens have different colored fur and one kitten was born without a tail. This is an example of which of Darwin's Four Conditions of Natural Selection? (select 2)

a)

Overpopulation

b)

Genetic Variation

c)

Struggle to Survive

d)

Successful Reproduction

15.

A community of rats live on an island. There is a fire and most of the rats's food burns away. The majority of the rats die, only the very fast ones were able to find enough food to eat. This is an example of which of Darwin's Four Conditions of Natural Selection?

a)

Overpopulation

b)

Genetic Variation

c)

Struggle to Survive

d)

Successful Reproduction