
Evolution and Genetic Drift
Authored by Lisa Thompson
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10th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
The more genetic variation a population has,
the more likely it is for some individuals to
evolve
migrate
survive
mutate
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2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
Mutations are important because they bring about
death of the organism in which they develop
genetic variation needed for a population to evolve
benefits for the individual, not for the population
changes in genotype, but not phenotype
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3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Darwin found the following finches on the Galapagos islands. What best describes why they have different beaks?
Genetic variation has made it possible for birds to feed on different forms of food due to their beak shape.
Genetic variation has made it possible for larger eyes on the birds to see.
Genetic variation has made it possible for the birds to camouflage themselves on the island.
Genetic has made it possible for the birds to feed at different times of the day due to competition.
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4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What characteristic does "survival of the fittest" need for survival of a species.
Genetic Variation
Speed
Beak shape
Biodiversity
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5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Success of an organism to survive is determined by which characteristic.
Dominates environment
Useful to humans
Surviving harsh conditions
Passing genes onto offspring
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6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Cats, dogs, humans, wales, birds and bats all have the same bones in their arms, wings and fins. How do we use this to support the "Theory of Evolution?"
Evidence they evolved from a common ancestor.
Evidence they evolved separately from each other.
Evidence they all evolved on different continents.
Evidence they all came from the same mom.
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7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which characteristic will help a crop to survive a sudden disease.
Spraying pesticides
Clone of other similar plants
Genetic Variation due to genetic engineering
Genetic modified to grow in sunlight
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NGSS.HS-LS4-2
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