Evolution Flashcard

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The picture represents what evidence of evolution? Options: Homologous structure, Analogous structure, Vestigial structure, Heterozygous structure

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Vestigial structure

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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Which of the following is not evidence of evolution or common ancestry? Options: Vestigial Structures, Homologous Structures, Fossil Records, Mutations

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Mutations

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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Which of the following is not evidence of evolution or common ancestry? Options: Vestigial Structures, Homologous Structures, Fossil Records, Mutations

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Mutations

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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Structures with the same parts have different functions; suggests that organisms share a common ancestry

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homologous structures

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-3

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The diagram shows fossils in different rock layers. Which of these statements about the age of these fossils is most likely correct?
Options: Fossil A and C are the same age
, Fossil B is older than fossil C, Fossils A is older than fossil B, Fossil D is older than fossil C

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Fossil D is older than fossil C

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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How does comparing the skeletons of different animal species support the scientific theory of evolution?

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It shows possible common ancestry between organisms.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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What can be determined by observing the embryos shown in the diagram? Options: The organisms share a common ancestry, The organisms belong to the same genus, The organisms are native to the same geographic areas, The organisms will grow into anatomically similar adults.

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The organisms share a common ancestry.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-3

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The pelvic bone of whales is not needed for movement within the water. This is an example of a(n) ______________ structure.

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vestigial

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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The forelimbs of mammals have similar anatomy because these groups descended from a recent common ancestor. Their bone structure is an example of a(n) ______________ structure.

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homologous

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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Wings are an example of a(n) ______________ structure in organisms that evolved in similar environments without a recent common ancestor.

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analogous