Evolution NB Quiz 1

In this graph, where is natural selection acting on the population because they are under stress?

• B
• A

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In this graph, where are animals happy and healthy with little to no natural selection occurring?

• B
• A

Fossils can be dated by determining the age of the rock layer (strata) in which the fossil is found

• Phylogenetic Tree

• Lineage

• Common ancestor

• Fossil Record

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

a biological structure, like an organ, appendage, or bone, that can be inherited from one generation to the next

• Anatomical Structure

• Vestigial Structure

• Homologous Structure

• Evolution

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Anatomical structures that are shared between common ancestors for different purposes

• Anatomical Structure

• Vestigial Structure

• Homologous Structure

• Evolution

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

a process that results in changes in the genetic material of a population over a long period of time.

• Anatomical Structure

• Vestigial Structure

• Homologous Structure

• Evolution

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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a human wisdom tooth is an example of a __________________________________

• Anatomical Structure

• Vestigial Structure

• Homologous Structure

• Evolution

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Darwin said, for natural selection to happen, three things need to occur. These include:

• overproduction, variation, competition

• overproduction, selective breeding, competition

• overproduction, variation, inbreeding

• production, variation, competition

Humans, birds, whales, and lizards all have similar arm bones. What is the reason for this?

• The function of these bones is the same in all animals
• They live in similar environments
• They have a common ancestor
• All organisms resemble humans

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Bird wings and butterfly wings are an example of

• Homologous structure
• Analogous structure
• Mimicry
• Camoflague

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2