Evolution and Adaptation Quiz

Which is an adaption that makes it possible for the animal to survive in a cold climate?

Fossils of animals the size of goats were dated at 5 million years old. Similarly, fossils of larger animals were dated at 3 million years old. Both animals were similar in body structure to today's horses. Using these data, which inference can scientists make?

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A population of mosquitoes is sprayed with a new insecticide. Most of the mosquitoes are killed but a few survive. In the next generation, spraying continues, but still more mosquitoes hatch that are unaffected by the insecticide. Which of the following best explains these results?

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A species of rabbit that is found in hot dessert environments has longer ears than other rabbits. How are long ears an advantage to desert rabbits?

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A giraffe's long neck helps it to survive because giraffes can

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Animal fossils are more plentiful than plant fossils because animals contain

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Which adaptation allows giraffes to feed on a diet of leaves from treetops?

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The way a plant or animal species adjusts to the environment is known as

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All of the following behaviors are adaptations characteristics of desert animals EXCEPT

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Some fossils are shaped like clams that are alive today. This tells us that

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