QUIZIZZ - Fossils and Anatomical Similarities

What is a mold fossil?

• A fossil formed when an organism leaves an impression in sediment.

• A fossil that preserves the entire organism in amber.

• A fossil formed from the remains of an organism that has been mineralized.

• A fossil that shows the external features of an organism without any internal structure.

What are homologous structures?

• Anatomical features in different species that share a common ancestry.

• Structures that perform the same function in different species but do not share a common ancestry.

• Features that are similar in different species due to adaptation to similar environments.

• Anatomical structures that are completely unrelated in different species.

What is comparative embryology?

• The study of similarities and differences in embryologic development among species.

• The analysis of genetic variations in adult organisms.

• The examination of fossil records to understand evolutionary changes.

• The comparison of anatomical structures in fully developed organisms.

What is comparative anatomy?

• The study of structural differences and similarities in living things.

• The analysis of animal behavior in different environments.

• The examination of genetic variations among species.

• The classification of organisms based on their habitats.

What does extinction mean?

• The permanent loss of a species.

• A temporary decline in population.

• The increase in biodiversity.

• The adaptation of a species to new environments.

What is extirpation?

• The complete extinction of a species worldwide.

• The local extinction of a species from a specific habitat.

• The introduction of a species to a new habitat.

• The recovery of a species in its natural habitat.

What is the theory of evolution?

• A scientific theory that explains how species change over time.

• A hypothesis about the origin of life on Earth.

• A belief that species are fixed and unchanging.

• A method for classifying living organisms.

What role do fossils play in understanding evolution?

• Fossils are used to date rocks and minerals.

• Fossils provide evidence of past life forms and their changes over time, supporting the theory of evolution.

• Fossils are primarily used for decorative purposes in museums.

• Fossils are remnants of ancient civilizations and do not relate to biological evolution.

What are fossils?

• The remains or traces of an organism that lived long ago.

• A type of rock formed from volcanic activity.

• A collection of ancient artifacts from human history.

• The preserved remains of a living organism in modern times.

What is paleontology?

• The study of ancient civilizations and their cultures.

• The scientific study of the history of life on Earth through the examination of plant and animal fossils.

• The analysis of weather patterns over time.

• The exploration of outer space and celestial bodies.