Evidence for Evolution
Biology ⇒ Evolution and Diversity
Evidence for Evolution starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how biogeography supports the theory of evolution.
Describe how the discovery of fossils in different layers of rock supports the idea of evolution.
Describe what a transitional fossil is.
Explain how DNA evidence supports the theory of evolution.
Explain how embryology supports the theory of evolution.
A group of scientists discovers that a certain protein is almost identical in humans and chimpanzees, but very different in fish. What does this suggest about the evolutionary relationships among these organisms?
A scientist finds a fossil of an extinct animal that has characteristics of both reptiles and birds. Explain how this discovery could be used as evidence for evolution.
Explain how antibiotic resistance in bacteria is an example of evolution that can be observed in a short period of time.
Which of the following best describes comparative anatomy?
(1) Studying the weather
(2) Comparing body structures of different species
(3) Observing animal behavior
(4) Measuring plant growth
Which of the following best describes homologous structures?
(1) Structures with similar function but different origin
(2) Structures with similar origin but different function
(3) Structures with no function
(4) Structures that are only found in plants
Which of the following is an example of a vestigial structure in humans?
(1) Heart
(2) Appendix
(3) Lungs
(4) Kidneys
Which of the following is an example of a vestigial structure in whales?
(1) Flippers
(2) Pelvic bones
(3) Blowhole
(4) Teeth
DNA similarities between different species suggest that they share a __________ ancestor.
Fill in the blank: Structures that have no apparent function and appear to be residual parts from a past ancestor are called __________ structures.
Fill in the blank: The preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms are called __________.
Fill in the blank: The process by which different kinds of living organisms are thought to have developed and diversified from earlier forms is called __________.
True or False: All living things use the same genetic code.
True or False: Analogous structures are evidence of common ancestry.
True or False: Biogeography is the study of how living things are distributed around the world.
True or False: Fossils can show transitional forms between different groups of organisms.
