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Evolution Quiz

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When studying fossils from different time periods, scientists noticed that the types and numbers of organisms stayed the same for a long time. Suddenly, many new types appeared in the fossil record, showing a quick increase in biodiversity.
This pattern of long stability followed by rapid change is called ​​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
punctuated equilibrium
gradual evolution
stasis
evolution 
2.

Select the TWO correct locations that are most likely to share a recent common ancestor with Location 3.

3.

Refer to the question in the image

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

4.

Refer to the question in the image

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

5.


To investigate evolutionary relationships, scientists examine the amino acid sequences of a particular protein in sharks and several other marine animals. By comparing these sequences, they aim to determine which species are most closely related to sharks and how their lineages have diverged over time.

Based on the amino acid sequences, which animal is most similar to the shark?

a)

Ray

b)

Salmon

c)

Dolphin

d)

Turtle

6.

Refer to question in the image

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

7.

Refer to the question in the image

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

8.

Refer to the question in the image

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

9.

On a large island, all the frogs used to breed at the same time and use the same mating calls. Over time, some frogs began calling in a new way, while others started breeding in a different season. Now, frogs only respond to certain calls and breed during their group’s chosen time. As a result, separate groups have formed that rarely mate with each other, even though they live in the same area.

Which type of isolation is mainly causing these frog groups to become separate species?

a)

Geographical Isolation

b)

Behavioral isolation

c)

Temporal isolation

d)

Artificial selection

10.

Refer to the question in the image

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

11.

Refer to the question in the image:

The genetic diversity of wild tiger populations is ​ (a)   , because the gene flow ​ (b)   , due to isolation from habitat loss.

Choose from the below words
decreasing
increasing
constant 
12.

In 2-3 sentences

Explain the importance of Natural Selection in driving evolution.


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