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Both pig and rabbit embryos have gill slits. This suggests that
pigs and rabbits are closely related to fish.
pigs and rabbits share a common ancestor.
pigs are more closely related to fish than rabbits.
pigs and rabbits can live in water.
2
Darwin's theory of evolution is supported by
embryology.
DNA evidence.
all of the above
fossil evidence.
3
BEFORE Darwin, many people thought Earth was formed just a few thousand years ago.
false
true
4
Scientists think that chimps are more closely related to humans than other primates. Why?
Humans and chimps share 98% of their DNA sequences.
Both human and chimp embryos contain gill slits.
Humans and chimps are both placental mammals.
Humans and chimps have binocular vision.
5
How well an organism survives and reproduces in its environment can be described as its
common descent.
homologous structure.
fitness.
analogous structure.
6
Which is NOT part of Darwin's theory of evolution?
acquired traits
natural selection
common descent
variations and adaptations
7
Body parts that have little/no purpose are called
analogous structures.
embryonic similarities.
vestigial structures.
homologous structures.
8
In a muddy pool, light-colored fish are more likely to be eaten than dark fish. Dark color is
an adaptation.
[none of the other options]
fossil evidence.
artificial selection.
9
Evidence for evolution only occurs in the fossil record.
true
false
10
In natural selection, humans select the variations of traits to be passed down to offspring.
false
true
11
Which of the following does NOT provide evidence for evolution?
natural variation within a species
homologous structures of living organisms
geographical distribution of living organisms
fossil record
12
The wings of bats and forelimbs of cats are vestigial structures.
false
true
13
A bird's wings are homologous to
a mosquito's wings.
an alligator's claws.
a dog's front legs.
a fish's tailfin.
14
Peppered moths vary in color from light gray to black. In an area without factories, we expect
no moths.
mostly light moths.
equal numbers of light and dark moths.
mostly dark moths.
15
Species that have evolved from a common ancestor should have certain characteristics in common.
false
true
16
Structures shared by organisms that come from a common ancestor are called
analogous structures.
vestigial structures.
homologous structures.
embryonic similarities.
17
An inherited characteristic that increases an organism's ability to survive & reproduce is
a vestigial structure.
an adaptation.
a homologous structure.
an analogous structure.
18
What would be a favorable trait for a rabbit trying to avoid predators in a snowy environment?
short ears
long ears
white fur
brown fur
19
Which of these would an animal breeder use to increase the number of cows giving the most milk?
acquired traits
overproduction
natural selection
artificial selection
20
Darwin noted that different species were found in similar environments on different continents.
true
false
21
The large ground finch obtains food by cracking seeds. Its short, strong beak is an example of
an adaptation.
the struggle for existence.
the tendency towards perfection.
a vestigial organ.
22
In addition to living species, Darwin studied the preserved remains of ancient organisms called
fossils.
adaptations.
vestigial structures.
homologous structures.