Evolution Fizz

1. Evolution Fizz 1. The ears of an owl are large and extremely sensitive. This makes it easy for them to detect the slightest movement on the forest floor. What type of adaptation is this? a. structural b. behavioral c. physiological

2. Evolution Fizz 2. The human stomach makes the enzyme pepsin, which breaks down animal protein. Which type of adaptation is this? a. structural b. behavioral c. physiological

3. This scientist thought that giraffes stretched their neck to feed on leaves; then passed this stretched neck on to their offspring Evolution Fizz # 3

4. 4. I discovered the true model for evolution. Who am I? Evolution Fizz

5. 5. It was the beaks on these animals that peaked my interest in evolution. Evolution Fizz

6. 6. Which scientist corresponds to this graph? A. Malthus B. Mendel C. Lyell Evolution Fizz

7. 7. Who is more likely to pass their genes on to the next generation? Evolution Fizz Mr. Del Mr. Casner

8. 8. Which scientist corresponds to this diagram? A. Malthus B. Mendel C. Lyell Evolution Fizz

9. Evolution Fizz 9. This word describes differences in a population

10. 10.Fitness is described as _____________? a. How long you live b. number of offspring you have c. none of these Evolution Fizz

11. 11. Which of the following best describes natural selection? a. individuals who adapt during their lifetime are more likely to survive and reproduce b. individuals born with certain favorable traits are more likely to survive and reproduce c. there is little or no variation in populations, which makes adaptations rare over time d. individuals with little or no variation or more likely to survive and reproduce Evolution Fizz

12. Evolution Fizz • Which of the following are homologous structures? • wing of a bird and the flipper of a whale • b. human appendix and wisdom teeth • c. whale pelvis and femur • d. human brain and fins of a fish

13. Evolution Fizz • 13. Variations arise: • through natural selection • b. Through mutations & gene shuffling • c. by decreasing a founder population • through competition • an individual

14. Evolution Fizz • 14. This type of adaptation is evidenced by schooling piranhas that trap their prey in a shallow pool: • Structural • b. Physiological • c. Psychological • d. behavioral • an individual

15. Evolution Fizz • 15. This type of adaptation is evidenced by the razor sharp teeth on a shark • Structural • b. Physiological • c. Psychological • d. behavioral • individual

16. Evolution Fizz 16. This type of natural selection occurs when medium (or intermediate traits) are selected. Baby weight is an example Directional Selection Stabilizing selection Disruptive selection Artificial selection

17. Evolution Fizz 17. Which of the following is a vestigial organ? Liver Heart Appendix Gall bladder

18. Evolution Fizz 18. Mr. Del is color blind. Is that a variation or an adaptation? a. Variation b. Adaptation

19. Evolution Fizz 19. Which of the following happens randomly? a. Variations b. Natural Selection

20. Evolution Fizz 20. The speed of a cheetah: Variation or an Adaptation? a. Variations b. Adaptation

21. Evolution Fizz 21. The similarity of DNA and amino acids among closely related organisms is taken as which type of evidence for evolution Homologous structures Biochemical Embryological psychological

22. Evolution Fizz 22.Bees live in large colonies which help them make large quantities of honey for their young. Which type of adaptation? a. structural b. behavioral c. physiological

23. Evolution Fizz 23. Skunks an spray potential predators with a chemical made in their scent gland. What type of adaptation? a. structural b. behavioral c. physiological

24. Evolution Fizz 24. Most animals have the same ____ bases of DNA a. 4 b. 5 c. 6

25. Evolution Fizz 25. Which of the following most likely drives natural selection? a. Darwin b. vestigial organs c. competition