MT13 Evolution Review

Cheetahs prey on antelope; the slowest antelope are killed; the fasted escape due to

The large ground finch obtains food by cracking seeds. Its short, strong beak is an example of

In addition to living species, Darwin studied the preserved remains of ancient organisms called

What would be a favorable trait for a rabbit trying to avoid predators in a snowy environment?

Humans use their pelvis and femur to walk. In whales, the pelvis and femur are

Galapagos tortoises have a common ancestor but evolved different necks on different islands. This shows

How well an organism survives and reproduces in its environment can be described as its

An inherited characteristic that increases an organism's ability to survive & reproduce is

Which is NOT part of Darwin's theory of evolution?

Darwin's theory of evolution is supported by

The theory of natural selection suggests individuals survive because

Fossils found in the lowest layers are the

Evidence for evolution only occurs in the fossil record.

Species that have evolved from a common ancestor should have certain characteristics in common.

Peppered moths vary in color from light gray to black. In an area without factories, we expect

Both bats and mosquitoes have wings. Wings are an example of

Body parts that have little/no purpose are called

The wings of bats and forelimbs of cats are vestigial structures.

A bird's wings are homologous to

In a muddy pool, light-colored fish are more likely to be eaten than dark fish. Dark color is

Darwin noted that similar looking species were found in similar environments on different continents.

Structures shared by organisms that come from a common ancestor are called

Body parts that are used for the same function but are NOT the same structure are called

Structures that have lost their original function that are remnants of ancestral body parts

Both pig and rabbit embryos have gill slits. This suggests that

Scientists think that chimps are more closely related to humans than other primates. Why?

Which of the following does NOT provide evidence for evolution?

During the industrial revolution, what happened to the peppered moths?

Which of these would an animal breeder use to increase the number of cows giving the most milk?

In natural selection, humans select the variations of traits to be passed down to offspring.