Pattern of Evolution

Adaptive radiation is a rapid increase in the number of species from a single common ancestor.

• Adaptive Ratiation

• Allopatric Speciation

• Convergent Evolution

• Gradualism

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What is the process where new species develop because living things inherit beneficial traits from their parents over many generations?

• Adaptation

• Lamarckism

• Magic

• Evolution

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Why did the moth population go from light to dark?

• The moths learned to change their color to protect themselves.

• Smoke turned their wings dark.

• Dark moths inherited traits more suited for the polluted trees.

• Dark wings were in style.

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Who came up with the theory of natural selection?

• Jean Baptiste Lamarck

• Charles Darwin

• Dr. Peyser

• LeBron James

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Evolution is based on living things inheriting beneficial traits allowing them to live long enough to ____________________.

• Reproduce

• Finish 7th grade

• Adapt

• Go fishing

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What type of traits lead to the evolution of a species?

• Inherited

• Acquired

• Environmental

• None

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What is the name of the theory that explains evolution?

• Lamarckism

• Natural selection

• Magic

• Super theory

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Why does this cricket have this color pattern to look like a leaf?

• Mimicry

• Camouflage

• Trying to attract a mate

• Warning

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Why does the badger have this contrasting color pattern?

• Mimicry

• Camouflage

• Bad hair stylist

• Warning

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Which of the following is an example of convergent evolution?

• Wings of bats and birds

• Fins of fish and whales

• Legs of insects and mammals

• Eyes of humans and octopuses

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