Evidence for Evolution Quiz
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21 Questions
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Artificial selection: (kate)
Artificial selection: (kate)
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What is the term for a feature that allows an organism to survive better in its environment?
What is the term for a feature that allows an organism to survive better in its environment?
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If two species have similar DNA sequences, it would indicate that they
If two species have similar DNA sequences, it would indicate that they
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The above diagram provides a good example of
The above diagram provides a good example of
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If a similar diagram to the one above was constructed comparing the wing of a bird, the wing of a bat, and the wing of an insect, the insect wing would serve to illustrate an example of
If a similar diagram to the one above was constructed comparing the wing of a bird, the wing of a bat, and the wing of an insect, the insect wing would serve to illustrate an example of
For questions #16-19 use the scenario below to help answer. A biologist spent many years researching the rate of evolutionary change in the finch populations of a group of islands. It was determined that the average beak size (both length and mass) of finches in a certain population increased dramatically during an intense drought between 1981 and 1987. During the drought, there was a reduction in the number of plants producing thin-walled seeds.
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Which of the following procedures was most likely followed to determine the change in beak size?
Which of the following procedures was most likely followed to determine the change in beak size?
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Which of the following statements might best explain the increase in average beak size in the finch population during the drought?
Which of the following statements might best explain the increase in average beak size in the finch population during the drought?
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Which of the following best describes the mechanism behind the change in beak size in the finch population?
Which of the following best describes the mechanism behind the change in beak size in the finch population?
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The biologist discovered that from 1988 to 1993, the average beak size declined to pre-1981 levels. The reversal in beak size from 1988 to 1993 was most likely related to which of the following events?
The biologist discovered that from 1988 to 1993, the average beak size declined to pre-1981 levels. The reversal in beak size from 1988 to 1993 was most likely related to which of the following events?
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DNA sequences can be used to determine the evolutionary relationships of species because
DNA sequences can be used to determine the evolutionary relationships of species because
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The remnant of an organ that had a function in an early ancestor is known as a(n)
The remnant of an organ that had a function in an early ancestor is known as a(n)
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In the reading above, what is the meaning of the term "selective advantage"?
In the reading above, what is the meaning of the term "selective advantage"?
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Explain what environmental factor influenced the change in color of the peppered moth.
Explain what environmental factor influenced the change in color of the peppered moth.
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Describe the trend of the peppered moth using the graph above.
Describe the trend of the peppered moth using the graph above.
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Based on the graph above, in which year were both colored moths equal?
Based on the graph above, in which year were both colored moths equal?
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Define: Homologous structures (kate)
Define: Homologous structures (kate)
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Principle of Selection… (scotty)
Principle of Selection… (scotty)
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What is natural selection? (phone)
What is natural selection? (phone)
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Define behavioral adaptations (enzo p)
Define behavioral adaptations (enzo p)
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How does adaptation work? (sebastian)
How does adaptation work? (sebastian)
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Which statement is TRUE? (william)
Which statement is TRUE? (william)