Evolution Test Review ~Mrs. Connor

Fossilthe solidified remains or imprint of a previously existing organism

AdaptationThe opposable thumb allows humans to grasp objects firmly

Helped us survive over time

Natural SelectionIndividuals in a population that have traits or abilities that give them a competitive advantage over other population members and are more likely to survive.

the red-eyed tree frogIn order for the red-eyed tree frog to produce fertile offspring, it should mate with its own species, which is?

Earth is 4.6 billion years old!Organisms can develop adaptationSpecies can die out and be replacedEvolution can occur

A Fossil RecordAn historical sequence of life of fossil species is called a ?

...more likely those organisms are extinct~The deeper in the Earths crust fossils are found the ?~The deeper in the Earths crust fossils are fund the ?

Vestigial StructuresWhales hind-limb bones or our wisdom teeth were once useful structures called?

EvolutionComparing different organisms skeletal structures, DNA, and cells all provide evidence that supports the theory of ______________.

survive and reproduce at a greater rate than other organismsOrganisms with traits well-suited to the environment will

Comparing human DNA with the DNA of gorillas, mice, chickens, and frogs reveal that humans have the fewest DNA differences with

trilobitePAs State Fossil

Hawks use their sharp claws to catch rodents for food. What could happen to a hawk that was born with smaller claws?~They could have fewer offspring than other hawks.

A volcanic eruption would most likely cause a population of turtles to becomeEXTINCT

Scientists can produce less-aggressive foxes by.Choosing less-aggressive foxes to have offspring.

Which group has been separated from the human line of evolution from the longest period of time?GIBBONS

Adjustment of an organism to its environment Lake Lizard Desert LizardFEET COLOR

Resistant bacteria to antibioticsSome bacteria is resistantThat bacteria reproduces.Those non-resistants died out.All thats left are the resistant bacteria.

Did humans evolve from present day monkeys?NO, we just share their DNA.

~First animal? Answer: Jellyfish~First land animal?Answer: millipede

Darwins ship that traveled to the Galapagos Islands?