Why do scientists believe that humans evolved from ape-like ancestors?

Because existing fossil evidence strongly suggests it

How organisms change across many generations

What is the relationship between "evolution" and "natural selection"

Natural selection is one of several causes of evolution

Occurs at a fast pace and does not require inheritance

Why was having larger brains an advantage for early hominids?

It increased intelligence and helped them hunt and survive

According to the theory of evolution, which of the following is true?

Human and chimps evolved from a common ancestor

How did our ancestors compare to other early hominids?

Our ancestors were better adapted t their environments

What trait is more likely to be passed from one generation to the next?

A trait that helps to avoid predators

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1
In which country would you find the earliest human fossils?
Australia
Kenya
China
Iceland
2
Animals that possess homologous structures probably...
evolved from the same ancestor
have increased genetic diversity
by chance had similar mutations in the past
are headed for extinction
3
Why do scientists believe that humans evolved from ape-like ancestors?
It must be correct because its over 100 years old!
because humans and apes look similar to each other
Scientists make money promoting the theory of evolution
Because existing fossil evidence strongly suggests it
4
What is evolution?
The migration of different species through seasons
Ancient rock layers and the fossils they contain
When animals move to warmer climates in winter
How organisms change across many generations
5
Which is the oldest of the 4 species?
Australopitheces
Tool-making hominids
Neanderthals
Homo Sapiens
6
What is the relationship between "evolution" and "natural selection"
Natural selection is one of several causes of evolution
When natural selection is occurring, evolution is not
Any phnenomenon that cuases evolution is natural selection
They are the same thing
7
Cultural evolution
Occurs at a slow pace with many generations needed.
Occurs at a fast pace and does not require inheritance
Only occurs one generation to the next
Is encoded by genetic material
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Why was having larger brains an advantage for early hominids?
It made them able to walk upright
It helped them to see better
It increased intelligence and helped them hunt and survive
It prevented them from making dangerous weapons
9
The breeding of plants and animals by humans is called
recombination
founder effect
artificial selection
natural selection
10
According to the theory of evolution, which of the following is true?
Human and chimps evolved from a common ancestor
Chimpanzees evolved from humans
Humans evolved from chimpanzees
No evolutionary relationship exists between man and chimps
11
What characteristics did early hominids share with modern humans?
The inability to live in groups
Speech and language
Bipedalism
Small brains
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How did our ancestors compare to other early hominids?
Our ancestors were stronger
Our ancestors were more violent
Our ancestors were smarter
Our ancestors were better adapted t their environments
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What trait is more likely to be passed from one generation to the next?
A trait that helps to avoid predators
A trait that prevents an animal from reproducing
A trait that has no effect on an animals life
A trait that prevents an animal from seeing well

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