Unit 8 Evolution Quiz

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

Bats and mosquitos are not closely related. Their wings are an example of:

Body parts that have little/no purpose are called

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

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

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

In Darwin's time, many people thought Earth was formed just a few thousand years ago.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Body parts that are used for the same function but are NOT from the same origin/ancestor are called:

Darwin's theory of evolution is supported by

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

Evidence for evolution only occurs in the fossil record.