Evolution Quiz

The picture represents what evidence of evolution?

• Homologous structure

• Analogous structure

• Vestigial structure

• Heterozygous structure

Which of the following is not evidence of evolution or common ancestry?

• Vestigial Structures

• Homologous Structures

• Fossil Records

• Mutations

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Structures with the same parts have different functions; suggests that organisms share a common ancestry

• vestigial structures

• homologous structures

• adaptive radiation

• fossil

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What is the main idea of Darwin's theory of evolution?

• Organisms change over time due to random events.

• Evolution happens in large leaps every few million years.

• Species evolve through the process of natural selection.

• The strongest animals survive, while the weaker ones do not.

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Why did the finches on the Galápagos Islands have different types of beaks?

• The finches were from different species.

• Each type of beak was adapted to the specific type of food available on their island.

• The finches randomly developed different beak shapes.

• All finches originally had the same beak type, but changed due to the weather.

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Why is Darwin's theory of evolution considered a theory?

• Because it is just a guess.

• Because it has been disproven.

• Because it is an explanation of natural phenomena supported by a large body of evidence.

• Because it is a law.

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What is a common misconception about evolution?

• It is a process that aims to produce "perfect" organisms.

• It occurs in individual organisms during their lifetimes.

• It is a process that happens rapidly.

• It is a theory that has been disproven.

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Which of the following is a key piece of evidence for human evolution?

• Ancient cave paintings

• Stone tools

• Fossilised human bones

• Old maps

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Which of the following correctly summarizes the physical changes that early humans went through over the past million years or so?

• Brain size increased as jaw size decreased

• Brain size decreased as jaw size increased

• Bipedalism increased as use of tools increased

• Bipedalism decreased as the use of tools increased

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Which of the following is NOT a unique trait that evolved in humans?

• Bipedalism

• A large cranium

• Canine Teeth

• Use of tools