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Evolution Review

Total questions: 53

Worksheet time: 57mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A trait or change in lifestyle that helps a plant or animal survive in its environment

a)

adaptation

b)

evolution

c)

homologous

d)

vestigial

2.

Shows how different groups of organisms have changed over time.

a)

fossil record

b)

homologous structures

c)

embryology

3.

When HUMANS select or choose a plant or animal for breeding based on a desired trait

a)

natural selection

b)

artificial selection

4.

Parts of the body that are similar to other species because they have a common ancestor

a)

fossil record

b)

homologous structures

c)

embryology

5.

Body part you have that use to have a purpose but now has little or no function

a)

vestigial organ

b)

embryology

c)

homologous structures

6.

Organisms with the best suited adaptations for their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce than organisms that are not very well adapted

a)

natural selection

b)

artificial selection

c)

creationism

7.

The more offspring an organism has the greater the odds that a few of them will survive, reproduce and pass on those traits

a)

overproduction

b)

variation

c)

selection

d)

adaptation

8.

Organisms from the same species can vary in…

1) physical appearance

2) genetic makeup

a)

overproduction

b)

variation

c)

selection

d)

adaptation

9.

Species not closely related evolve similar traits due to their similar environment

a)

Convergent evolution

b)

divergent evolution

c)

parallel evolution

10.

Species from the same ancestor accumulate differences over time

a)

convergent evolution

b)

divergent evolution

c)

parallel evolution

11.

This is when species change over time and separated species genetically drift from one another

a)

homologous structures

b)

descent with modification

c)

mutation

d)

fossil record gaps

12.

This person gets almost all of the credit for developing the theory of evolution:

a)

Charles Darwin

b)

Alfred Russel Wallace

c)

Neil Shubin

d)

Jennifer Doudna

13.

This is NOT a piece of evidence that serves to support evolution:

a)

common embryology

b)

homologous genes and structures

c)

vestigial structures

d)

variety of traits

14.

Which of these is a vestigial structure?

a)

flippers on a dolphin

b)

hair on a human

c)

legs on a horse

d)

hip bones in a whale

15.
Study of embryos of various organisms to show a common ancestor because of similarities in development
a)
natural selection
b)
embryology
c)
speciation
d)
evolution
16.
How do fossils provide evidence that evolution has happened on Earth?
a)
Fossils show how the sizes of certain animals has changed drastically over millions of years
b)
Fossils show that some species have gone extinct
c)
Fossils show how life forms present today are different than those from the past
d)
Different sedimentary rock layers provide evidence for how the environment has changed over time
17.
The diagram illustrates an embryonic stage of two organisms.

Which of the following can be determined by observing the embryos shown in the diagram
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.
18.
Which layer is the youngest
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
19.

What is this an example of?

a)

Homologous structure

b)

Analogous structure

c)

Vestigial organs

d)

Functional adaption

20.

 

Genetic drift is change in the allele frequency of a population due to...

a)

random chance

b)

natural selection

c)

non-random mating (sexual selection)

d)

artificial selection

21.

All of the genetic information found in a population

a)

population

b)

genetic drift

c)

evolution

d)

gene pool

22.

Genetic Diversity is increased through this process.

a)

Gene Flow

b)

Genetic Drift

23.

Select the best answer based on the image

a)

Gene flow

b)

Genetic drift

24.

If a new trait DOES help an organism survive, what may happen to it?

a)

It dies and its DNA is not passed on

b)

It survives and its DNA is passed on

c)

It changes its traits to adapt and survive

25.

What happened to the peppered moth population after the Industrial Revolution?

a)

There were MORE LIGHT moths because the bird couldn't see them on the DARK TREES

b)

There were MORE DARK moths because the bird couldn't see them on the DARK TREES

c)

There were MORE DARK moths because the bird couldn't see them on the LIGHT TREES

26.
In natural selection, the selective agent is the
a)
humans
b)
mutations
c)
breeders
d)
environment
27.

Which of the following describes natural selection?

a)

it acts on genetic material directly

b)

it acts on existing physical traits

c)

it forms new traits

d)

it forms new genetic material

28.

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

29.
What is another name for natural selection?
a)
survival of the smartest
b)
survival of the fastest
c)
survival of the biggest
d)
survival of the fittest
30.
What is this an example of?
a)
diversity of species
b)
variation
c)
vestigial structures
d)
DNA studies
31.

What type of evidence is represented in the picture above:

a)

Fossils

b)

Vestigial Structures

c)

DNA

d)

Homologous Structures

32.

What type of evidence is shown in the image above?

a)

Fossils

b)

Vestigial structures

c)

Homologous Structures

d)

DNA

33.
The similarities of the bones in the diagram provide evidence that---
a)
The organisms shown lived in the same natural envionrment
b)
The organisms shown may have developed from a common ancestor
c)
The organisms shown have the same genetic diseases
d)
All vertebrate species have identical forelimbs
34.
The diagram shows fossils in different rock layers. Which of these statements about the age of these fossils is most likely correct?
a)
Fossil A and C are the same age
b)
Fossil B is older than fossil C
c)
Fossils A is older than fossil B
d)
Fossil D is older than fossil C
35.

What is genetic drift?

a)

the changes in allele frequencies (genes) ,in a population, happening due to random events/circumstances.

b)

It is an example of primary succession

c)

Genetic drift are different organisms in a population due to inherited traits from their parents

d)

It is part of symbiotic relationships such as mutualism, commensalism, parasitism

36.
 Genetic Drift is more likely to happen in... 
a)
aquatic populations
b)
small populations
c)
terrestrial populations
d)
older populations
37.

Mutations can benefit humans because they can:

a)

Cause illness

b)

Make an organism more suited to live in its environment.

c)

Make organisms live shorter lives

d)

Cause organisms to grow extra limbs.

38.

The formation of new species

a)

Speciation

b)

Evolution

c)

Natural selection

d)

Mutations

39.
Natural selection states that organisms are best suited for their environment if they ____________ and ____________.
a)
Survive and Reproduce
b)
Survive and Predate
c)
Survive and Parasitize
d)
Survive and Adapt
40.
What might account for the fact that all of these limbs share similar structures?
a)
They came from the same source
b)
They are all from one animal
c)
They are very similar organisms
d)
Cooincidence
41.
Which of the following is a term for a group of similar organisms that can reproduce fertile offspring?
a)
individual
b)
population
c)
species
d)
fossil
42.
which of the folllowing is an exammple of a vestigial structure?
a)
the wings of a red-tailed hawk
b)
the hind limbs of a house cat
c)
the fins of sharks
d)
the wings of an ostrich
43.
Genetic variation can arise from a random change in the DNA of a gene.  The change is called a(n)
a)
mutation
b)
gene flow
c)
gene pool
d)
allele
44.
Mutations are important because they bring about
a)
death of the organism in which they develop
b)
genetic variation needed for a population to evolve
c)
benefits for the individual, not for the population
d)
Hardey-Weinberg equilibrium within a population
45.
two species are in different environments and look very similar.  However, that are not closely related (analogous).  Their resemblance is most likely an example of.
a)
sexual selection
b)
temporal isolation
c)
convergent evolution
d)
divergent evolution
46.
Natural selection results in change over time by acting on traits that are
a)
heritable
b)
new
c)
mutated 
d)
better than the best
47.
How would you describe this evolution?
a)
Homologous structure
b)
Analogous structure
c)
Structural adaption
d)
Functional adaption
48.
Intermediate fossil forms are important evidence of evolution because they show
a)
how organisms change over time
b)
how animals behaved in their environments
c)
how the embryos of organisms develop
d)
molecular homologies
49.
Why don't all living things become fossils?
a)
because some living things are too small
b)
because some living things are too big
c)
because some are subject to catastrophism and others are not
d)
because environmental conditions have to be just right to prevent decay
50.
According to this cladogram, sharks are MOST closely related to which organism? 
a)
Amphibians
b)
Ray finned fish
c)
Crocodiles
d)
Birds
51.
Which two orgainsms have hair? 
a)
Sharks & Ray Finned Fish
b)
Primates & Rodents
c)
Birds & Crocodiles
d)
Rabbits & Birds
52.
According to this cladogram, birds are LEAST related to: 
a)
Amphibians
b)
Sharks
c)
Ray Finned Fish
d)
Crocodiles
53.

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

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