The fossil record indicates a sequence of development, because in rocks of particular ages:

Different organisms are found in a consistent order

Evolution of homologous structures by adaptive radiation explains:

Similarities in structure with differences in function

The concept of gradual divergence is supported by observations of what in related populations:

Continuous variation across their geographical range

Selective breeding of domesticated animals shows that:

Artificial selection can cause evolution

Which of the following best describes evolution?

Cumulative change in heritable characterics of a population

Which of the following are examples of homologous structures?

Pentadactyl limb of mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles

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IB Biology: 5.1 Evidence for Evolution

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1
The fossil record indicates a sequence of development, because in rocks of particular ages:
Different organisms are found in a consistent order
Different organisms are found in a random order
The same organisms are found in a random order
The same organisms are found in a consistent order
2
Evolution of homologous structures by adaptive radiation explains:
Differences in structure with similarities in function
Similarities in structure with differences in function
Differences in structure with differences in function
Similarities in structure with similarities in function
3
What best describes the evidence for evolution illustrated here?
Natural variation of a population over time
Genetic modification
Natural selection
Selective breeding
4
The concept of gradual divergence is supported by observations of what in related populations:
Continuous variation across their geographical range
Discontinuous variation over time
Continuous variation over time
Discontinuous variation across their geographical range
5
Selective breeding of domesticated animals shows that:
Similarities in structure can occur via convergent evolution
Artificial selection can cause evolution
Natural selection can cause evolution
Similarities in structure can occur by adaptive radiation
6
Evolution can result in populations of a species gradually converging to become the same species.
True
False
7
Which of the following best describes evolution?
Cumulative change in heritable characterics of a population
Cumulative change in observable characterics of a population
Cumulative change in observable characterics of a species
Cumulative change in heritable characterics of a species
8
Which of the following are examples of homologous structures?
Wings of insects and bats
Wing of insects and birds
Fins in fish and flippers in mammals
Pentadactyl limb of mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles
9
The fossil record shows that over time changes have occurred to features of living organisms.
False
True
10
Which of the following does not provide evidence for evolution?
Fossil record
Selective breeding
Natural selection
Homologous structures

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