Adaptations Test

One person can evolve in their lifetime.

• True

• False

A trait that helps something survive is called a(n)

• Natural selection

• Adaptation

• Speciation

• None of these

Why are the beaks of finches important to science?

• Darwin studied their differences and came up with theories for evolution.

• They can rip flesh as a major adaptation so finches can hunt like vultures.

• Darwin kept many as pets and bred them to sell for income

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Which of the following would be a BAD adaptation for a hawk?

• Sharp, pointy beak

• Large wingspan

• No claws

• Clear eyesight

What island did Darwin visit?

• Hawaii

• Caribbean

• Cayman

• Galapagos

A forest creature named Dave has his food source move up into the trees where he can not reach it. Which of these is most likely to happen to Dave?

• Dave will grow a thumb to grab branches.

• Dave will spit venom 30 ft high.

• Dave will die.

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An example of a vestigal structure in a human is the appendix.

• True

• False

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Heritable differences in a population is called a(n)...

• Variation

• Overproduction

• Descent with modification

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Not having enough food for birds to all survive is called a(n)...

• Variation

• Overproduction

• Adaptation

• Descent with modification

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Organisms that have good traits will survive. They will pass down those traits to their kids. Over time, more individuals with that trait will survive. This is called...

• Variation

• Overproduction

• Adaptation

• Descent with modification

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