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Evolution Exam

Total questions: 64

Worksheet time: 2hrs 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Match the following groups to the picture that describes they type of evidence that leads to common ancestry.

a)

A trace of an ancient organism that has been preserved in rock.

1.

Fossil

b)

Study of the distribution of organisms around the world.

2.

Biogeography

c)

Structures in different species that have the same bone structure / different function.

3.

Homologous Structures

d)

A structure that is present that no longer serves its original purpose.

4.

Vestigial Structures

e)

Study of embryos. The early development the organisms look similar.

5.

Embryology

2.

Select the image that represents embryology.

3.

The evolution pattern favored by Eldridge and Gould. They believed in long periods of no changed followed by rapid burst of evolutionary change

a)

punctuated equilibrium

b)

divergent evolution

c)

convergent evolution

d)

gradualism

4.

The evolution pattern favored by Darwin. He believed evolution occurred in small changes over a long period of time. This is called ____

a)

punctuated equilibrium

b)

divergent evolution

c)

convergent evolution

d)

gradualism

5.

Select the image that represents gradualism.

6.

Select the image that represents homologous structures.

7.

Select the image that represents punctuated equilibrium.

8.

Select all the images that provide evidence for common ancestry.

9.

According to this image, which organism is LEAST closely related to the baboon? (HINT: differences are circled in red)

a)

Chimp

b)

Lemur

c)

Gorilla

d)

Human

10.
Comparing human hemoglobin of chimpanzees, horses, kangaroos, and chickens, reveal that humans have the fewest amino acid differences with 
a)
Kangaroos
b)
Horses
c)
chickens
d)
chimpanzees
11.

Evolution is...

a)

errors in an individual's genetic code (DNA) that leads to changes in the genotype and/or phenotype of that organism

b)

shifting of traits to better align with the environment

c)

the change in characteristics/traits of a species over a long period of time (many generations)

d)

anatomy that supports common ancestry (homologous, analogous, and vestigial)

12.

An adaptation is a ​ (a)   , behavior, or structure that has adjusted to meet the demands of the ​ (b)   around the organism.

Choose from the below words
trait
environment
mutation
DNA error
change
world
shelter
13.

Match the anatomy to its category

Categorize the following

Wings on a bat and wings on a bird

Arm of a monkey and arm of a human

Fin on a shark and flipper on a penguin

Wings on a bird and wings on a butterfly

Appendix in a human

Pelvic bone in a whale

Tailbone in humans

Homologous Structures
Analogous Structures
Vestigial Structures
14.

Match the following concepts to the BEST category

a)

Antibiotic Resistance

1.

Adaptation

b)

Short, curly pug tails

2.

Artificial Selection/ Selective Breeding

c)

Apes to humans

3.

Natural Selection

d)

Red hair color

4.

Mutation

e)

A population is divided, resulting in both changing in different ways

5.

Speciation

15.

Which is the human?

16.

Why do scientists study embryos?

a)

Scientists theorize that similar anatomy does not mean similar DNA, therefore they are attempting to reject evolution.

b)

Scientists study embryos to compare them to their adult forms and discuss the differences.

c)

Scientists

believe that the similarities may provide evidence that the two species share a

common ancestor.

17.

How are the base pairs (A, G, C, T) evidence for evolution?

a)

If two organisms have a lower amount of differences, then they are said to be more closely related

b)

If two organisms have a higher amount of differences, then they are said to be more closely related

c)

If two organisms have a lower amount of similarities, then they are said to be more closely related

d)

If two organisms have completely different base pairs, then they are said to be more closely related

18.

Which moth will do better in an environment with soot covered trees?

19.

Which moth is better adapted to an environment with light trees?

20.

Match the following Mechanisms of Evolution

a)

Mutations

1.

Introduces new genes into the gene pool through random changes in genetic material

b)

Non-Random Mating

2.

Mates select their mate based on certain criteria.

c)

Natural Selection

3.

Organisms most fit for environment survive and reproduce better than others in a population.

d)

Gene Flow

4.

Migration of organisms into a new population or out of a population, changing the gene pool of each

e)

Genetic Drift

5.

Results from a drastic decrease in the population size, leaving only those genes present remaining.

21.

Match the following Mechanisms of Evolution

a)

Natural Selection

1.

In the rainforest, frogs with bright colors are less likely to be eaten. # of bright frogs increases

b)

Gene Flow

2.

Every winter, birds fly south to warm climates, and intermate with other populations of birds

c)

Genetic Drift

3.

A group of birds are blown away from the mainland. The birds establish new population on island.

d)

Mutations

4.

Giraffes with longer necks can reach more leaves. This was a random change in DNA that was passed on

e)

Non-Random Mating

5.

In peacocks, males have pretty feathers to attract mates. Prettier males are more likely to mate.

22.

Which organism is least related to the other 3?

a)

Organism 1

b)

Organism 2

c)

Organism 3

d)

Organism 4

23.
What is the name of bird W?
24.
Humans, birds, whales, and lizards all have similar arm bones. What is the reason for this?
a)
The function of these bones is the same in all animals
b)
They live in similar environments
c)
They have a common ancestor
d)
All organisms resemble humans
25.
According to this data, the unknown bacterial species is most closely related to: 
a)
Species I
b)
Species II
c)
Species III
d)
Species IV
26.
In the graph shown, how many species of lizards seem to have beneficial adaptations?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
27.

What is the best example of fitness?

a)

A small bird has a very short lifetime, however, she had 10 babies during that time.

b)

A young male lion outcompetes several other young males for food resources.

c)

A cockroach survives a nuclear bomb.

d)

An elephant lives a long, life, having 2 children that survived to adulthood.

28.

Match the following

a)

1.

DNA

b)

2.

Chromosome

c)

3.

Gene

29.

What is the best definition of an allele?

a)

An allele is a section of DNA that codes for protein.

b)

An allele is a variant of a gene for a trait.

c)

Alleles control different traits for each gene.

d)

An allele is a similar form of a different gene.

30.

Which rose is dominant for color?

31.

Match the following

a)

1.

Homozygous dominant

b)

2.

Homozygous recessive

c)

3.

Heterozygous

32.

R = Red

r = White

Two Rr flowers were crossed. Their offspring can be outlined in the Punnett Square.

Click on the square(s) where you will find red offspring.

33.

R = Red

r = White

Two Rr flowers were crossed. Their offspring can be outlined in the Punnett Square.

Click on the square(s) where you will find white offspring.

34.

In this example, R = Red and r = White. Two flowers, one is RR and the other is rr, are crossed. All their offspring are Rr. However, instead of being white, they are pink! This is an example of

a)

Partial Recessiveness

b)

Codominance

c)

Complete dominance

d)

Incomplete dominance

35.

Which of the following is the correct definition of natural selection?

a)

The idea that organisms less equipped for their environment tend to survive longer.

b)

The idea that organisms more well equipped for their environment tend to survive longer.

c)

The idea that organisms more well equipped for their environment tend to not survive.

d)

None.

36.

Click on the correct beetle or beetles that would be able to survive on dark tree trunks.

37.

What does "Survival of the Fittest" mean?

a)

Those who are best adapted to their environment thrive and tend to be favored by evolution due to "natural selection".

b)

An organism is the strongest within its population.

c)

Populations attempt to evolve as fast possible in order to survive.

38.

Match the following:

a)

Change in DNA

1.

Mutation

b)

Father of Evolution

2.

Charles Darwin

c)

Survivors with favorable traits

3.

Natural Selection

d)

Ability to survive and reproduce

4.

Fitness

e)

All the alleles within a population

5.

Gene Pool

39.

Scorpions today are much smaller than their extinct ancestors.

Which of the following conclusions is supported by this information?

a)

Scorpions living today have increased their numbers since they first appeared.

b)

Scorpions in the fossil record are smaller than their descendants are.

c)

Scorpions have changed as a result of natural selection.

d)

Scorpions do not appear in their original state in the fossil record.

40.

Match the following:

a)
  1. What line of evidence for evolution is concerned with the remains of organisms from long ago?

1.

Fossils

b)
  1. What line of evidence for evolution is concerned with the body structures of organisms?

2.

Anatomy

c)
  1. What line of evidence for evolution is concerned with similarities in DNA, RNA and proteins between organisms?

3.

Biochemistry

d)
  1. What line of evidence for evolution is concerned with traits that help an organism survive and reproduce in their specific environment?

4.

Adaptations

e)

What line of evidence for evolution is concerned with the developmental similarities of young embryos?

5.

Embryology

41.

Match the following

a)
  1. The bones of the human arm are similar in structure to the bones of a bat wing and a whale flipper.  They are thought to have a common origin.

1.

Homologous Structures

b)
  1. The wings of a bird and the wings of a butterfly have similar functions but are very different in structure.  They are NOT thought to have a common origin.

2.

Analogous structures

c)

The human appendix and thighbones in snakes seem to have little to no use.

3.

Vestigial Structures

42.

Match the following

a)

A structural adaptation that allows an animal to blend in with its environment.  (Like a walking stick insect)

1.

Camouflage

b)

A structural adaptation in which one organism looks like another organism.  Sometimes the other organism is poisonous or bad tasting.  Ex. Viceroy butterflies that look like monarchs.

2.

Mimicry

c)

If a layer of rock contains many fossils but the layer above contains none, this may indicate that ________ has taken place.

3.

Mass Extinction

43.

Place the hotspot in the layer that has the youngest fossils.

44.

Based on the biochemical evidence given, which species is most closely related to dogs?

a)

The species that has sequence 1

b)

The species that has sequence 2

c)

The species that has sequence 3

d)

The species that has sequence 4

e)

The species that has sequence 5

45.

Match the following pictures with the words they represent

a)
1.

Analogous Structure

b)
2.

Homologous Structure

c)

3.

vestigial structure

46.

Check all that apply: Which of the following are conditions necessary for natural selection to occur?

a)

overproduction of offspring

b)

population size is very large and no genetic drift

c)

fitness and ability to adapt varies among individuals

d)

variation in heritable traits among members of the population

47.

Check all that apply: How can a population decrease in size?

a)

immigration

b)

emmigration

c)

increased death rate

d)

decreased birth rate

e)

increased birth rate

48.

Check all that apply: Which of the following are examples of density independent limiting factors?

a)

competition

b)

predation

c)

volcanic eruptions

d)

tsunami

e)

disease

49.
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
50.

The table shows the survival rate of two types of beetles in the same environment over a period of three years. Click on the beetle column with a greater fitness.

51.

Which best describes punctuated equilibrium?

a)

Speciation occurs due to natural selection

b)

Speciation occurs due to isolation

c)

Speciation occurs slowly in geologic time, followed by long periods with very fast evolutionary change.

d)

Speciation occurs suddenly and rapidly in geologic time, followed by long periods with little evolutionary change.

52.

Based on the image above, what type of Isolation is shown?

a)

Geographic Isolation

b)

Behavioral Isolation

c)

Temporal Isolation

53.

Fireflies make a pattern of flashes that attract mates of their own species. What type of isolation is this?

a)

Geographic Isolation

b)

Behavioral Isolation

c)

Temporal Isolation

54.

Two species of whales are divided by a physical barrier that connects two continents. What type of isolation is this?

a)

Geographic Isolation

b)

Behavioral Isolation

c)

Temporal Isolation

55.

One species of lizard breeds in the spring, one breeds in the summer. What type of isolation is this?

a)

Geographic Isolation

b)

Behavioral Isolation

c)

Temporal Isolation

56.

Is this image and description Gradualism or Punctuated Equilibrium?

a)

Gradualism

b)

Punctuated Equilibrium

57.

Which organism is most closely related to the cat?

a)

Fish

b)

Frog

c)

Salamander

d)

Goose

e)

Human

58.

What information does the evolutionary tree give us about organisms?

a)

Shared environments

b)

Shared genetic traits

c)

Shared evolutionary timelines

59.

Bats are common in Texas, especially in rocky regions. Bats with longer hang claws have demonstrated higher fitness because of their ability to cling to rock while resting. This adaptation is becoming more frequent in the population. What mechanism of evolution is this?

a)

Natural Selection

b)

Non-random mating

c)

Gene Flow

d)

Genetic Drift

60.

Reindeer from a rancher in Alaska escape from their pen during an enormous snow storm. After their escape, they mate with wild caribou that are migrating across the land. The offspring of these have traits for short legs and have tame behavior.

a)

Gene Flow

b)

Genetic Drift

c)

Non-Random Mating

d)

Natural Selection

61.

During a hurricane, a population of beetles almost gets completely wiped out. The only beetles that survived were lucky that they were in their nest at the time of the hurricane and had enough food to survive.

a)

Natural selection

b)

Genetic Drift

c)

Gene Flow

d)

Non-Random Mating

62.

What is the difference between gradualism and punctuated equilibrium?

a)
There is no difference between gradualism and punctuated equilibrium.
b)
Both gradualism and punctuated equilibrium involve rapid bursts of change.
c)
Gradualism involves sudden bursts of change, while punctuated equilibrium is slow and steady.
d)

The main difference is the pace of evolution: gradualism is slow and steady, while punctuated equilibrium involves rapid bursts of change followed by periods of stasis.

63.

Homologous structures are bones or organs found in different animals which very closely resemble structures in different organisms. What can you conclude about the past of these organisms?

a)

They all have evolved through natural selection but do not use these structures anymore.

b)

They all share a common ancestor but have evolved through natural selection

c)

They all share a common ancestor but did not evolve from natural selection

64.

During a hurricane, a population of beetles almost gets completely wiped out. The only beetles that survived were lucky that they were in their nest at the time of the hurricane and had enough food to survive.

a)

Natural selection

b)

Genetic Drift

c)

Gene Flow

d)

Non-Random Mating