Evolution Exam Review

Directions• Get into groups of 4• Clear off your desks, except for one sheet of paper• Record each persons name on the paper• You will work as groups to answer questions• If you answer the question correctly you get two points– If a different group gets a question wrong, you can get 1 point if

you answer it correctly

The reason that dark haired rabbits survive better in forests than white rabbits is due to the fact that the white rabbits are more easily spotted and killed by predators. This description is an example of one of Darwin's concepts called:

Forests are defined by having large plants, moderate to heavy rainfall, large prey and predators and are generally found in northern climates. A jungle is a(n):

A change in species over time is known as

Darwin theorized that organisms have been changing slowly over a very long period of time due to environmental changes, population shifts, competition, and limited resources. This was expressed clearly in his book called:

The concept that organisms arose from one common ancestor is known as

The fact that some finches in Hawaii have thicker beaks used to crack open tougher foods is an example of a(n)

The Western Diamondback and the Mohave Rattlesnake look almost identical, but if two groups of these snakes were to be put in the same area, they would not mix. Fossil and genetic evidence says that they were once part of the same group. The fact that they became two distinct groups is called

As the North Pole continues to warm, the polar bears that have thinner fur are becoming more common. The fact that there are polar bears born every year with different coat thicknesses is called

If there are more organisms born than can survive they must fight for survival, this fight is called

Where do the traits come from that assist an organism in surviving in its’ environment?

How many alleles make up a gene?

Natural selection can be described as the successful traits that are passed on from one generation to the next. These traits are called:

The physical evidence for the theory of evolution is known as

Which one is the oldest?

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Which two look the most recent?

1 2 3 4 5 6

Which one is the homo sapien?

1 2 3 4 5 6

What is the genetic blueprint for life called?

Structures that are similar to structures found in other organisms with a common ancestor is known as

Bird wings and butterfly wings are an example of

The appendix is an example of this type of organ

Which one is showing coevolution?

Which one is showing convergent evolution?

Which one is showing divergent evolution?

What kingdom do humans belong to?

What Phylum do humans belong to?

What Class do humans belong to?

What Order do humans belong to?

What family do humans belong to?

What Genus and Species do humans belong to?

Name a benefit of walking upright

Name a physical characteristic that has helped humans survive (besides walking upright)

Give an example of natural selection