Evolution and Biogeography Quiz

What does the fossil record provide evidence for in the study of evolution?

• The extinction of species over time

• The common ancestry among different species

• The migration patterns of ancient humans

• The impact of meteorites on Earth's history

Which transitional form mentioned in the text provides evidence for the evolution of land-dwelling animals from fish ancestors?

• Archaeopteryx

• Australopithecus

• Tiktaalik

• Plesiosaur

What does biogeography study that supports the idea of common ancestry?

• The fossilization process of different species

• The genetic mutations in isolated populations

• The geographic distribution of species

• The climatic changes over Earth's history

What is an example of evidence for common ancestry found in Australia and nearby regions?

• Primates

• Marsupials like kangaroos

• Avian species

• Amphibians

What concept strengthens the case for common ancestry due to the separation of continents over millions of years?

• Plate tectonics

• Continental drift

• Volcanic activity

• Glacial movements

What do anatomical homologies refer to?

• Differences in DNA sequences among species

• Similarities in physical structures among different species

• The study of fossils and biogeography

• Developmental processes in embryogenesis

Which of the following is an example of an anatomical homology?

• The pentadactyl limb structure

• The genetic sequences of humans and chimpanzees

• The embryonic development of vertebrate forelimbs

• The distribution of species across different geographies

Molecular homologies are determined by comparing what?

• The fossil record of different species

• The embryonic development of different species

• The DNA or protein sequences of different species

• The physical structures of different species

What does the close genetic sequence similarity between humans and chimpanzees suggest?

• A distant evolutionary relationship

• A common adaptation to environmental demands

• A close evolutionary relationship and a shared ancestry

• No significant evolutionary relationship

Developmental homologies are also known as what?

• Biogeographic homologies

• Ontogenetic homologies

• Anatomical homologies

• Molecular homologies