Most Missed Evolution Test Questions

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Biology
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10th Grade
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Jenn DesRochers
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Parasitic flies are attracted to crickets that chirp. In a population of crickets, some chirp and some do not. Crickets on the islands with the flies do not chirp while crickets on the islands with no flies do chirp. What factors BEST explain this pattern?
The parasitic fly moved to multiple islands
The silent crickets are better at attracting mates
The silent crickets were less likely to be located by flies
The loud noise from mating calls helped defend the crickets on the islands with the fly
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What could Darwin NOT have used as evidence to support the theory of evolution back in 1837?
the fossil record
anatomical similarities
biochemical information
biogeographical information
Answer explanation
biochemical = DNA evidence
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of these BEST demonstrates natural selection?
The pelvic bones in snakes have grown because they don't have legs
A population of flowers takes over an area because they attract the most bees
The human appendix has shrunk over time because it is not used
A population of mice grows larger because predators moved away from the area
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When can genetic drift occur?
It can occur in small populations when genes increase or decrease by chance over time
It can occur in large populations when genes increase or decrease by chance over time
It can occur in large populations when genes increase or decrease as a result of natural selection over time
It can occur in small population when genes increase or decrease as a result of natural selection
Answer explanation
Genetic drift is RANDOM CHANGE that changes a population. Small populations are more likely to have genetic drift.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
As an environment changes, some organisms have a higher fitness than others. Natural selection acts directly on...
future traits
existing traits
individual organisms
genetic material
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A population of squirrels is split in two by a river. They change over time into two separate populations. The river dries up and the two populations can live together again, but they can't have fertile offspring. Why not?
The squirrel population had more mutations living together than apart
The squirrel populations did not have enough genetic differences to produce offspring
The squirrel population divided into a dominant and recessive population of one species
The squirrel population on either side of the river did not experience gene flow and became two different species
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Galapagos finches have beak types that favor different foods. Seed and plant eating finches have short, thick beaks. Insect eating finches have thin, pointed beaks. 78% of the finches on an island have beaks like Finch 1. What conclusion can you make about the food on this island?
There are only insects for food
There are many seeds and nuts
There is a wide variety of foods for the finches to eat
There are many insects
Answer explanation
Finch 1 has a short, thick beak, which means it eats seeds and nuts.
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