Evidence for Evolution Review

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Science
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9th Grade
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Hard
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Lisa Thompson
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25 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
TRUE or FALSE: the Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection is a scientific theory with a lot of data to support it
False
True
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NGSS.MS-LS4-4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Lemurs are primates found only on the island of Madagascar off the east coast of Africa. The common ancestor of lemurs and bush babies lived in Africa 62 million years ago. Which statement most likely explains how the ancestors of lemurs arrived in Madagascar?
Lemur ancestors traveled to Madagascar from Africa.
Humans moved lemurs to Madagascar millions of years ago.
Lemurs existed in Madagascar before the African common ancestor.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Some humans have the ability to wiggle their ears.
Scientists believe this is because our ancestors used these muscles to move their ears to locate the source of sounds.
Today, humans turn their heads instead to locate sounds.
Which word best describes the muscles that wiggle human ears?
homologous structure
analogous structure
vestigial structure
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The modern-day fox and dog share a wolf-like common ancestor. For this reason, they share many characteristics including:
ears that can move toward sounds
fur coats that keep them warm
sensitive noses that help them to find prey
Which word best describes how the shared structures in the fox and dog evolved.
analogous structures
divergent evolution
convergent evolution
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5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which is not evidence for evolution?
many animals have homologous structures due to common ancestry
Many animals have vestigial structures from an ancestor
We can observe changes in life forms by observing the fossil record
All of these are evidence for evolution
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6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The study of the early stages of development that is one evidence of evolution is:
Homologous Structures
Embryology
Vestigial Organs
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7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How does embryology support the Theory of Evolution?
It shows that they have a common ancestor because of their similarities.
I'm not sure.
Animals change over time.
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