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WorksheetsChapter 6 Quiz
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is relative dating?
Determining the age of an object in comparison to another object.
Using radioactive isotopes to calculate the exact age of a rock.
Measuring the decay of carbon-14 to find the age of an artifact.
What is the law of superposition?
That in layers of sedimentary rock, the youngest layer is at the top. As you go further, each layer below is older.
That igneous rock holds fossils.
The Ms. Camp has super powers
What criteria does a fossil need to be considered an index fossil?
abundant
widespread
short existence
all of the above
What may a series of helpful variations in a species result in?
competition
fossils
adaptation
climatic change
Which of the following is NOT an adaptation?
A polar bear's white fur blending with the snow.
A chameleon changing its skin color to match its surroundings.
A giraffe having a long neck to reach leaves on tall trees.
A person wearing a hat to protect themselves from the sun.
What is the difference between mimicry and camouflage?
Mimicry is when an organism blends with its surroundings, while camouflage is when an organism imitates another organism.
Mimicry is when an organism imitates another organism, while camouflage is when an organism blends with its surroundings.
Mimicry and camouflage are the same thing.
Mimicry is when organisms change their behavior, while camouflage is when organisms change their physical appearance.
Which of the following is an example of camouflage?
A bird mimicking the call of a different bird species.
A snake blending with the color and pattern of tree bark.
A flower producing a scent to attract pollinators.
A fish swimming swiftly to escape a predator.
What is natural selection?
The process of humans intentionally choosing desirable traits in plants and animals.
The process of organisms adapting to their environment over time.
The process of breeding plants and animals to create specific traits.
The process of organisms changing their behavior so they can be responsible adults
How do scientists believe natural selection contributes to evolution?
It causes organisms to develop traits that are not beneficial.
It keeps the traits of organisms constant over time.
It leads to the extinction of species.
It allows organisms with advantageous traits to survive and reproduce.
Which of the following is an example of natural selection?
Humans breeding horses for speed.
Bees collecting nectar from flowers.
Birds learning how to build nests.
Bacteria developing resistance to antibiotics.
What is selective breeding?
The process of organisms choosing their mates.
The process of humans intentionally breeding plants and animals for desired traits.
The process of organisms adapting to their environment over time.
The process of natural selection shaping the traits of organisms.
Which of the following is an example of artificial selection?
Humans breeding dogs for specific traits, such as size or coat color.
A tiger adapting to its surroundings.
A butterfly changing its wing patterns to avoid predators.
Plants producing flowers to attract bees for pollination.
Which of the following best describes the geologic time scale?
A calendar that measures the ages of rocks and minerals.
A timeline that represents the history of life on Earth.
A map that illustrates the location of different rock layers.
A scale that measures the intensity of earthquakes
What does the fossil record show?
The history of all human civilizations.
The existence of ancient tools and artifacts.
The diversity and change of life forms over time.
The locations of mineral deposits.
