Evolution and Early Life on Earth

What event led to the formation of the moon?

• A massive earthquake

• A meteor shower

• A collision with another planet

• A volcanic eruption

What was the significant evolutionary development of Anomalocaris?

• Fins

• Gills

• Eyes

• Wings

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What percentage of creatures in the Cambrian seas had sturdy skeletons on the outside of their bodies?

• 80%

• 70%

• 60%

• 50%

What is Haikouichthys known for?

• Being the first fish

• Having the first limbs

• Having the first eyes

• Being the largest predator

What adaptation made Cephalaspis more maneuverable than its arthropod enemies?

• Primitive backbone

• External armor

• Early warning system

• Powerful tail

What advantage did Brontoscorpio have over early fish?

• Simple lungs

• Stronger jaws

• Faster swimming

• Better eyesight

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What feature allowed Hynerpeton to spend more time on land?

• Strong fins

• Sharp teeth

• Complex lungs

• Thick skin

What was the primary reason amphibians had to lay their eggs in water?

• To protect from the sun

• To provide nutrients

• To keep them moist

• To avoid predators

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What evolutionary development allowed reptiles to lay eggs on land?

• Hard waterproof casing

• Complex lungs

• Stronger limbs

• Sharp claws

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What is the main theme of the series 'Walking with Monsters'?

• The rise of mammals

• The battle for survival before dinosaurs

• The evolution of plants

• The extinction of dinosaurs