Convergent vs. Divergent Evolution

Convergent vs. Divergent Evolution

9th Grade

25 Qs

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Convergent vs. Divergent Evolution

Convergent vs. Divergent Evolution

Assessment

Quiz

Science

9th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-LS4-2, MS-LS4-4

Standards-aligned

Created by

Lisa Thompson

FREE Resource

25 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes convergent evolution?

The process where unrelated species evolve similar traits

The process where related species evolve different traits

The process where species become extinct

The process where species evolve into a new species

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of divergent evolution?

Wings of bats and birds

Fins of sharks and dolphins

Darwin's finches

Eyes of octopus and humans

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is a common result of convergent evolution?

Homologous structures

Analogous structures

Vestigial structures

Genetic drift

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following pairs is an example of convergent evolution?

Cacti and euphorbias

Wolves and dogs

Horses and zebras

Lions and tigers

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the main driving force behind divergent evolution?

Natural selection

Genetic mutation

Environmental changes

Geographical isolation

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a result of convergent evolution?

Similar body shapes in dolphins and ichthyosaurs

Wings in bats and birds

Different beak shapes in Darwin's finches

Streamlined bodies in sharks and dolphins

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How does convergent evolution affect biodiversity?

Increases biodiversity by creating new species

Decreases biodiversity by making species more similar

Has no effect on biodiversity

Increases biodiversity by creating new habitats

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