What is evidence of evolution?
Evidence of Evolution

Flashcard
•
Biology
•
6th - 7th Grade
•
Hard
Quizizz Content
FREE Resource
Student preview

15 questions
Show all answers
1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Back
Evidence of evolution includes various scientific findings that support the idea that species change over time. This includes fossil records, homologous structures, vestigial structures, and DNA comparisons.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are homologous structures?
Back
Homologous structures are body parts in different species that have similar structures but different functions, indicating a common ancestry.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are vestigial structures?
Back
Vestigial structures are body parts that have lost their original function through evolution, such as the human appendix.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What role does the fossil record play in evolution?
Back
The fossil record provides evidence of how species have changed over time and shows the existence of species that are now extinct.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do scientists use DNA to study evolution?
Back
Scientists compare the DNA of different species to determine how closely related they are, supporting the theory of common ancestry.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is adaptive radiation?
Back
Adaptive radiation is the process by which organisms diversify rapidly into a variety of forms to adapt to different environments.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the term 'common ancestor' mean?
Back
A common ancestor refers to a species from which two or more different species have evolved.
Create a free account and access millions of resources
Similar Resources on Quizizz
16 questions
Evidence of Evolution

Flashcard
•
6th - 7th Grade
15 questions
Evidence of Evolution

Flashcard
•
6th - 7th Grade
15 questions
Evidence of Evolution

Flashcard
•
7th Grade
15 questions
Evidence of Evolution

Flashcard
•
7th Grade
15 questions
Biological and Fossil Evidence for Evolution

Flashcard
•
6th - 7th Grade
15 questions
Change Over Time Part 1 2024

Flashcard
•
7th Grade
15 questions
(Q4) LS - Evidence of Evolution

Flashcard
•
6th - 7th Grade
15 questions
Evidence of Evolution

Flashcard
•
6th - 7th Grade
Popular Resources on Quizizz
15 questions
Multiplication Facts

Quiz
•
4th Grade
25 questions
SS Combined Advisory Quiz

Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
40 questions
Week 4 Student In Class Practice Set

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
40 questions
SOL: ILE DNA Tech, Gen, Evol 2025

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
20 questions
NC Universities (R2H)

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
15 questions
June Review Quiz

Quiz
•
Professional Development
20 questions
Congruent and Similar Triangles

Quiz
•
8th Grade
25 questions
Triangle Inequalities

Quiz
•
10th - 12th Grade