
Evolution & Natural Selection Review

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8th Grade
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Dana Jones
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which law or theory describes the changes in organisms and species over time?
Theory of Evolution
Law of Classification
Law of Superposition
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NGSS.MS-LS3-1
NGSS.MS-LS4-1
NGSS.MS-LS4-2
NGSS.MS-LS4-4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which coat pattern would be better adapted for life in the winter months of the snowy tundra?
Brown Coat
White Coat
Both Brown and White Coats
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NGSS.MS-LS4-4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary reason for the variation in beak shapes among Galapagos finches?
to adapt to different climates
to communicate with other finches
to utilize various food sources
to migrate across islands
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NGSS.MS-LS2-1
NGSS.MS-LS4-2
NGSS.MS-LS4-4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which term best describes a specially developed characteristic that enables an organism to live in a specific environment?
adaptations
natural selection
survival of the fittest
variations
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NGSS.MS-LS4-4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
By studying fossil records, scientists have concluded that the horses that lived 50 million years ago were much smaller, weaker, and slower than modern horses. Which natural process is responsible for the evolutionary changes that have led to increased size, strength, and speed in horses?
inbreeding
migration
mutualism
natural selection
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NGSS.MS-LS4-1
NGSS.MS-LS4-2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What initial catastrophic event is most likely responsible for the extinction of the dinosaurs?
the impact of many tornadoes during a massive storm
the impact of a large asteroid or comet hitting Earth's surface
the rise of sea levels caused by melting glaciers
the rise of mammals that became predators of dinosaurs
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NGSS.MS-LS4-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During the Mesozoic Era, the climate on one continent changed from being warm at the beginning to very cold at the end of the era. The climate changed due to the movement of tectonic plates and landmasses. In this era, many organisms became extinct while only some were able to survive. What type of adaptations did these surviving organisms most likely possess?
plants with long root systems and animals which laid eggs
plants with thorns and animals which gave birth to offspring instead of laying eggs
plants with very large leaves and animals which gave birth to large numbers of offspring
plants with protective seed coverings and animals with constant internal body temperatures
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NGSS.MS-LS4-4
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