Evidence of Evolution

Which of the following have a similar structures but have a different function in each organism?

• A dolphin fin and a shark fin

• Human fingernails and monkey fingernails

• Front leg of a cat and the wing of a bat

• The wing of a bumble bee and the wing of a bird

Which of these claims is most likely true of two species that share a recent common ancestor?

• The two species have different developmental patterns

• The two species have similar arms and legs

• The two species share DNA sequences

• The ancestors of each species looked very different

Humans breed dogs for certain traits. What is this practice called?

• variation

• adaptation

• natural selection

• artificial selection

Which layer is the youngest

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which layer is the oldest

• B
• A
• E
• C

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Similar structures with different purposes found in different species are known as _____

• vestigial structures

• DNA

• homologous structures

• the fossil record

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

The picture shows a/an ___________

• homologous structure

• vestigial structure

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

The picture shows a/an ___________

• homologous structure

• vestigial structure

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which process of evolution is demonstrated below?

• Comparative anatomy

• Homologous structures

• Comparative embryology

• Vestigial structures

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-3

According to the images shown, which species are most related?

• calf and rabbit

• fish and human

• pig and tortoise

• salamander and chick