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Natural selection (grinstead)

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 19mins

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.

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

4.
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
5.

Select the right word for this definition:

"An idea that explains something, but may or may not be right."

a)

mutation

b)

fossil

c)

theory

6.

Select the right word for this definition:

"removed from existence."

a)

mutated

b)

fossil

c)

extinct

7.

A giraffe has a long neck in order to better reach leaves to eat. This is an example of _____.

a)

an adaptation

b)

environment

c)

response

d)

stimulus

8.

What could cause a species to go extinct?

a)

Food becomes more plentiful.

b)

The environment changes drastically and no-one can adapt.

c)

There is less competition for resources.

d)

Members of a species have adaptations to enhance survival.

9.

An anatomical feature that no longer seams to have a purpose in the current form of an organism

a)

Homologous structure

b)

Analogous structure

c)

Vestigial structure

d)

None of the above

10.
What is an example of a vestigial structure of a HUMAN?
a)
Femur
b)
Wisdom Teeth
c)
Brain
d)
Finger
11.

Which best describes these structures?

a)

homologous

b)

vestigial

c)

analogous

12.

Which BEST helps a population from going extinct?

a)

low mutation rate

b)

small population

c)

genetic variation

d)

similar physical features

13.
What is the study of organisms at the early stages of development?
a)
DNA studies
b)
embryology 
c)
extinction
d)
fossil record
14.
Remains of ancient organisms are called
a)
Extinctions
b)
Fossils
c)
Mutations
d)
Variations
15.
Two organisms that are closely related would have
a)
very similar DNA sequence
b)
exactly the same DNA sequences
c)
no proteins in common
d)
completely different DNA sequence
16.
What is the process of which humans breed organisms for certain traits?
a)
artificial selection
b)
descent without modification
c)
inheritance of acquired characteristics
d)
natural selection
17.

According to natural selection, light colored tree trunks would favor

a)

light colored moths

b)

dark colored moths

c)

red colored moths

d)

red and light colored moths

18.

What was the name of the ship Darwin traveled the world on?

a)

HMS Beagle

b)

SS Beagle

c)

HMS Bugle

d)

SS Bugle

19.

What is the advantage of having different shaped beaks?

a)

To look different from other species.

b)

To be able to eat the food readily available in the environment.

c)

To protect itself against predators.

d)

To protect itself against prey.

20.

What is survival of the fittest?

a)

It is where the fittest die out and therefore reproduce and pass on their genes

b)

It is where the fittest die out and therefore can't reproduce and pass on their genes

c)

It is where the fittest don't die out and therefore can't reproduce and pass on their genes

d)

It is where the fittest don't die out and therefore reproduce and pass on their genes

21.
Where did Charles Darwin travel to?
a)
Australia
b)
Barbados
c)
Galapagos 
d)
Trinidad
22.

A bird's wing and a butterfly's wing have the same function, but they have very different structures. These structures are classified as follows:

a)

homologous structures

b)

analogous structures

c)

vestigial structures

d)

embryological homologues

23.

Which fossil in the diagram is the youngest?

a)

fern

b)

shell

c)

coral

24.

Which fossil in the diagram is the oldest?

a)

shell

b)

mollusk

c)

plant

25.

Which trait MOST likely helps an animal survive in a very cold environment?

a)

Long ears

b)

Large eyes

c)

Thick fur

d)

Sharp Claws