Evolution

How long ago was Earth formed?

• 4.5 millions years ago

• 4.5 billion years ago

• 3.5 million years ago

• 3.5 billion years ago

The earliest life forms are thought to have arisen from a rich chemical broth called a

• chicken noodle soup

• chemical soup

• primate soup

• primordial soup

The variety of life on Earth is referred to as

• biodiversity

• biosphere

• biological diversity

• biovariety

Genetic change in the characteristics of a species over several generations is referred to as

• adaptation

• natural selection

• evolution

• biodiversity

Select the correct statement

• individuals evolve

• both individuals and populations evolve

• populations evolve

• populations don't evolve

The process of __________ ___________ was first developed by Charles Darwin

• Artificial selection

• Natural selection

• Natural evolution

• Natural adaptation

The preserved traces or remains of an organism are called

• moulds

• carrion

• decomposing matter

• fossils

Which of the following statements about horse evolution is true

• They have developed longer legs over time in response to the increase in height of their food source

• They have developed longer and more pointy teeth to help feed on plant matter

• They have developed longer legs over time in response to changes in vegetation and increase in predation

• They have developed wider teeth over time due to their faces becoming longer to attract mates

Select the correct statement

• Bacteria are becoming more easily killed by antibiotics

• Bacteria are evolving to become less resistant to antibiotics

• Bacteria are evolving to produce stronger antibiotics

• Bacteria are evolving to become more resistant to antibiotics

What was the name of the ship that Charles Darwin sailed to the Galapagos Islands on?

• Cavalier

• Bugle

• Beagle

• Clarinet