Evolution Speciation Quiz

• Biologie
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 4

The image illustrates what evolutionary concept?

1. embryological similarities
2. variation among species
3. vestigial structures
4. homologous structures

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection?

1. competition for food and space
2. variation among species
3. inheritance of acquired characteristics
4. survival and reproduction

A structure that seems to serve no purpose in an organism is called:

1. homologous
2. vestigial
3. dichotomous
4. fossilised

In science, theories are:

1. an educated guess
2. a known fact
3. absolute and unchangeable
4. the best explanation for a set of data or observations

A group of mice becomes separated by the formation of a river. Over time, the northern mice became smaller and whiter, while the southern mice become larger and browser. This is an example of?

1. divergence
2. homology
3. gigantification
4. industrial melanism

Larmarch is to Inheritance of Acquired Characteristics as Darwin is to be ___

1. divergence of related species
2. homologous structure
3. evolution by natural selection
4. speciation by common descent

Any variation that can help an organism survive in its environment is called a(n)?

1. adaptation
2. characteristic
3. competition
4. vestigial structure

The strongest evidence for change over a long period of time comes from:

1. DNA
2. fossils
3. embryo studies
4. direct observation of living species

The dog breeds we have today were developed through:

1. natural selection
2. artificial selection (selective breeding)
3. sexual selection
4. acquired selection

The finches on the Galapagos island were similar in form except for variation of their backs. Darwin observed that these variations were useful for:

1. attracting a mate
2. defending territory
3. building nests
4. gathering food