Evolution Quick Quiz 2023

Evolution is best defined as:

• the process in which organisms change over time.

• the process in which there are small changes in a species change over time.

• the process in which organisms that are extinct become revived.

• the process in which non-living things fossilize.

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The ability to survive and reproduce in an environment is best known as...

• an adaptation

• evolution

• fitness

• struggle for existence

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Lungs are better than gills in terms of evolution.

• true

• false

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The scientist who traveled to the Galapagos Islands and observed the various species of finches on the different islands.

• Mendel

• Darwin

• Watson and Crick

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The different finches on the Galapagos Islands had different beaks so they could...

• fight each other better to survive.

• live on a different island.

• eat different foods.

• mate with different species of finch.

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Traits that allow an organism to survive and reproduce in its environment is known as...

• fitness

• adaptations

• Darwinism

• competition

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The finches on the different Galapagos Islands were able to reproduce and have babies that could reproduce.

• true

• false

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Which of the following are examples of acquired traits? Choose all correct answers to earn credit.

• scars

• red hair

• long arms

• tattoos

• blue eyes