Evolution Quizs (Chapter 14)

Evolution

• The change in a population over time

• The process of natural selection

• The adaptation of species to their environment

• The extinction of certain species

Fossil

• The remains or traces of an organism that lived in the past

• A type of rock formed from volcanic activity

• A living organism found in modern ecosystems

• A mineral deposit found underground

Describe 2 ways that humans are similar to primates and 1 way that humans are different from other primates. Use specific examples in your answer.

• Humans and primates can both see in color and can grasp objects; humans have larger brains than primates.

• Humans and primates can both fly and have tails; humans have larger brains than primates.

• Humans and primates can both swim and have similar diets; humans have larger brains than primates.

• Humans and primates can both run fast and have similar social structures; humans have larger brains than primates.

Primate

• A group of reptiles that includes snakes and lizards

• A group of mammals that includes humans, apes, monkeys, and similar animals

• A type of bird known for its colorful feathers

• A category of fish that live in freshwater

Geological Time Scale

• A chart that divides Earth's history into time periods

• A method for measuring the age of rocks

• A system for classifying different types of fossils

• A timeline of human history

Extinct

• No longer existing on earth

• Living in a different habitat

• Found only in zoos

• A species that is endangered

Homo Sapiens

• A type of ancient tool used by early humans

• The species to which humans belong

• A prehistoric cave painting

• A form of early human communication

Explain how fossils help scientists understand what life was like millions of years ago.

• Fossils are only found in volcanic rock and do not provide information about ancient life.

• Fossils are remains or traces of once living things, preserved in sedimentary rock or sap.

• Fossils can only be found in one location and do not indicate the distribution of species.

• Fossils are modern artifacts that have no relation to ancient life.

Natural Selection

• the process by which organisms best suited to the environment survive, reproduce, and pass their genes to the next generation

• the method by which all organisms evolve at the same rate

• the phenomenon where organisms randomly survive without any adaptation

• the strategy of organisms migrating to new environments for survival

Homologous Structures

• Body parts that are similar in related organisms

• Body parts that serve different functions in unrelated organisms

• Body parts that are identical in all organisms

• Body parts that are completely different in structure