
Extinction and Origins of Life

Quiz
•
Science
•
12th Grade
•
Medium
Standards-aligned
AMY STRECKER
Used 3+ times
FREE Resource
10 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the theory of the origin of life on Earth?
Creationism
Panspermia
Spontaneous generation
Abiogenesis or Biogenesis
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the main components required for the origin of life?
Organic molecules, energy source, no liquid water, suitable environment
Organic molecules, no energy source, liquid water, suitable environment
Organic molecules, energy source, liquid water, suitable environment
Inorganic molecules, energy source, liquid water, suitable environment
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the Miller-Urey experiment and what did it demonstrate?
The Miller-Urey experiment demonstrated the formation of the Earth's atmosphere.
The Miller-Urey experiment demonstrated the process of photosynthesis.
The Miller-Urey experiment demonstrated the synthesis of organic compounds from inorganic molecules.
The Miller-Urey experiment demonstrated the existence of extraterrestrial life.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the RNA world hypothesis?
The RNA world hypothesis proposes that early life on Earth was based on protein molecules.
The RNA world hypothesis suggests that early life on Earth was based on carbohydrates molecules.
The RNA world hypothesis proposes that early life on Earth was based on RNA molecules.
The RNA world hypothesis suggests that early life on Earth was based on DNA molecules.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some possible sources of organic molecules on early Earth?
Volcanic activity, meteorite impacts, chemical reactions
Lightning strikes, underwater hydrothermal vents, biological processes
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS1-6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of the discovery of extremophiles?
The significance of the discovery of extremophiles is that it expands our understanding of the conditions under which life can exist and has implications for astrobiology.
Extremophiles are only found in extreme environments.
Extremophiles are harmful to the environment.
The discovery of extremophiles has no significance.
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS4-4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of hydrothermal vents in the origin of life?
Hydrothermal vents provide a suitable environment for the formation of complex organic molecules and the potential for the emergence of early life forms.
Hydrothermal vents release toxic gases that prevent the formation of organic molecules.
Hydrothermal vents have no role in the origin of life.
Hydrothermal vents provide a suitable environment for the formation of simple inorganic compounds.
Create a free account and access millions of resources
Similar Resources on Wayground
15 questions
SC 6 L 14 2

Quiz
•
8th Grade - University
15 questions
Early Earth

Quiz
•
9th Grade - University
15 questions
Amplify Matter and Energy in Ecosystems Vocabulary

Quiz
•
6th Grade - University
15 questions
The Origins of Life

Quiz
•
12th Grade - University
15 questions
The Origin of Life

Quiz
•
12th Grade - University
15 questions
Early Life on Earth

Quiz
•
10th Grade - University
10 questions
Kuis IPA

Quiz
•
5th Grade - University
14 questions
IB SEHS: 3.2 Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolism

Quiz
•
11th - 12th Grade
Popular Resources on Wayground
10 questions
Video Games

Quiz
•
6th - 12th Grade
20 questions
Brand Labels

Quiz
•
5th - 12th Grade
15 questions
Core 4 of Customer Service - Student Edition

Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
15 questions
What is Bullying?- Bullying Lesson Series 6-12

Lesson
•
11th Grade
25 questions
Multiplication Facts

Quiz
•
5th Grade
15 questions
Subtracting Integers

Quiz
•
7th Grade
22 questions
Adding Integers

Quiz
•
6th Grade
10 questions
Exploring Digital Citizenship Essentials

Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
Discover more resources for Science
24 questions
Epithelial Tissues

Quiz
•
12th Grade
12 questions
Genetic Variations: Nondisjunction and Crossing Over

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
58 questions
Biomolecule Test Corrections

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
20 questions
Unit 2: Cell Energy Review

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
17 questions
Mitosis and Cell Cycle

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
13 questions
Nuclear Division Review

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
30 questions
Test 1 Review

Quiz
•
12th Grade
15 questions
Biomolecules and Enzyme Functions

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade