Types of Evolution

Which type of evolution shows a common ancestor?  

• convergent
• divergent
• adaptive radiation 
• both divergent and adaptive radiation 

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In convergent evolution, organisms share physical similarities because they 

• have a common ancestor
• live in the same enviornment
• develop homologous structures
• are closely related 

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• The image shows analogous structures.
• The image shows convergent evolution.
• The image shows adaptive radiation. 
• The image shows organisms that are not closely related.

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• The image shows convergent evolution. 
• The image shows divergent evolution. 
• The image shows adaptive radiation.
• The image shows analogous structures.

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• The image shows convergent evolution.
• The image shows divergent evolution.
• The image shows adaptive radiation.
• The image shows homologous structures.

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Flying fish, flying birds, and bats are examples of which of the following?

• convergent evolution & homologous structures
• convergent evolution & analogous structures
• divergent evolution & homologous structures
• divergent evolution & analogous structures

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What happens in divergent evolution? 

• organisms become more similar
• organisms become less similar
• species become more related
• adaptive radiation always occurs

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• A=convergent B=divergent C=adaptive radiation
• A=adaptive radiation B=convergent C=divergent
• A=divergent B=convergent C=adaptive radiation
• A=divergent B=adaptive radiation C=convergent

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What is the correct defintion of a species?

• Same type of organisms living in an area.
• Same type of organisms that can reproduce.
• Organisms that can reproduce and fertilize offspring.
• Organisms that can reproduce and have fertile offspring.

What is the most correct definition of evolution?

• Change over time. 
• Animals changing over time. 
• Organisms changing over time.
• Species changing over time. 

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