Evolutionary Concepts Quiz
10 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the theory of evolution?

  • The theory that all species on earth are descendants of a common ancestor (correct)
  • The theory that species evolve through sudden changes
  • The theory that species remain unchanged over time
  • The theory that species adapt to their environment to survive

    • What is an adaptation?

  • A trait that is not influenced by the environment
  • A behavior that is learned and not inherited
  • A physical structure or behavior that contributes to an individual's survival and is passed on to subsequent generations (correct)
  • A sudden change in an individual's genetic makeup

    • Why do adaptations exist?

  • Because they are random and have no purpose
  • Because they provide a biological advantage that improves an individual's chance at survival (correct)
  • Because they are not heritable
  • Because they are only influenced by environmental changes

    • What is a fact in the context of evolution?

    <p>An observation that has been repeatedly confirmed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a theory in the context of evolution?

    <p>A well-substantiated explanation that includes facts, laws, inferences, and tested hypotheses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the theory of evolution?

    <p>The theory that all species on earth are descendants of a common ancestor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an adaptation?

    <p>A physical structure or behavior that contributes to an individual's survival</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean for evolution to be both a fact and a theory?

    <p>It is a well-substantiated explanation that includes facts, laws, inferences, and tested hypotheses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributes to the occurrence of adaptations?

    <p>Environmental limits/changes affecting an individual's ability to survive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do new species arise in evolution?

    <p>Through gradual divergence or separate evolutionary pathways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Evolutionary Concepts Quiz
    24 questions

    Evolutionary Concepts Quiz

    CharmingLaboradite avatar
    CharmingLaboradite
    Evolutionary Concepts Quiz
    8 questions

    Evolutionary Concepts Quiz

    BuoyantWisdom avatar
    BuoyantWisdom
    Evolutionary Concepts Quiz
    5 questions

    Evolutionary Concepts Quiz

    FrugalPenguin avatar
    FrugalPenguin
    Evolutionary Concepts Quiz
    12 questions

    Evolutionary Concepts Quiz

    CorrectTurkey avatar
    CorrectTurkey
    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Open
    Browser
    Browser