Evolution Test Review

Based on the cladogram, which set of birds are least related?

• Vegetarian Finch and Woodpecker Finch

• Green Warbler Finch and Common Cactus Finch

• Woodpecker Finch and Small Tree Finch

• Common Cactus Finch and Large Ground Finch

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What do the characteristics of the horse fossils demonstrate?

• Horses had similar diets over time.

• Horses interbred with similar organisms in a population.

• Horses lived in similar environments.

• Horses shared a common ancestor.

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Evidence of evolution can be found in the fossil record with younger fossils at the top and older fossils at the bottom. The transitional fossils in between the layers show the _________ change of a species over time.

• rapid

• quick

• gradual

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Birds within the same species have differences caused by inherited variations. Inherited variations result in some species with traits which are more favorable for an environment. These differences may lead to -

• mutations

• extinction

• natural selection

• adaptation

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What role do mutations play in evolution?

• They decrease genetic variation

• They have no role in evolution

• They increase genetic variation, providing material for natural selection to act upon

• They ensure that all individuals in a population are identical

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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 is NOT a unique trait that evolved in humans?

• Bipedalism

• A large cranium

• Canine Teeth

• Use of tools

What is an adaptation?

• A characteristic that an organism acquires during its life

• An unfavorable trait, which is detrimental to the survival of an organism

• A favorable trait, which helps an organism survive

• A characteristic that makes an organism “less fit

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Octopus species are able to alter their body color and texture to camouflage in their surroundings. Which selective pressure most likely resulted in the adaptation of the octopus to match their surroundings?

• limited availability of food

• competition for mates

• large number of predators

• food sources that are hard to find

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What is evolution?

• The mutation of an organism through natural selection

• The change of traits in a species over time

• The predation of one species on another species

• The conversion of a carnivore (meat eater) into an herbivore (plant eater)

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