Evolution

1.

1 point

Scientists found that the lightly colored moths blended in with the trees before the trees turned black with soot. After they turned black what happened to their population?

it decreased due to predators

it decreased due to disease

it increased due to birth rate

it increased due to medicines

2.

1 point

What is the "fossil record"?

a tape of the names of fossils

the millions of fossils scientists have collected over time

extinction proof

3.

1 point

How does a change in a species most likely first occur?

predators became scarce

diseases

a genetic mutation

hunters kill the species

4.

1 point

The idea of evolution is based on a theory. A theory is....

already proven.

a wild guess.

the same as a law.

an idea based on evidence.

5.

1 point

When an organism better fits in to its environment it is usually due to a(n)

adaptation.

secret behavior.

attracting a mate.

laying eggs.

6.

1 point

Which of these is NOT an example of an adaptation

quills on cactus

laying an egg

stingers on bees

camouflage

7.

1 point

The way species can change over time WITH human intervention is known as

natural selection

selective breeding

a genetic mutation

huntering

8.

1 point

Mutations are

always harmful.

always helpful.

helpful or harmful depending on the environment.

not important to species.

9.

1 point

The trees in England were turned black after which time period in history?

world war II

the american revolution

the industrial revolution

the civil war

10.

1 point

Which of these is NOT a type of adaptation in animal species.

fitting into a niche

survival/protection

attracting a mate

creating fossils

11.

1 point

The scientist most known for his work in evolution is

Gregor Mendel.

Louis Pasteur.

Charles Darwin.

Dr. Phil.

12.

1 point

Which animal species of the Galapagos Islands is one of the most widely accepted proof of evolution?

cactus

finches

wasps

peppered moths

13.

1 point

Survival of the fittest is a way to describe what occurs in

plant species only.

natural selection.

animal species only.

genetics.

14.

1 point

Why did the peppered moths of Manchester England NEED to adapt or change?

predators became scarce

disease

to attract mates

trees turned black with soot

15.

1 point

How can fossils help us understand evolution?

they provide evidence of changed over time.

they are all from the same time period in the past.

they are not helpful.

they are not important to species.

16.

1 point

When you look at drawings of "Darwin's finches", which is the most noticeable change between the species?

none

egg size/color

nest location

beak shape/size