Evolution quiz

Master evolution! Test your knowledge with our interactive biology quiz on natural selection, adaptation, and more.

Evolution Vocabulary Matching Catastrophism The theory that states that volcanic eruptions, flood and earthquakes shaped the earth. Adaptation inherited traits that are selected over time Evolution Change in a species over time. Population all of the individuals that live in the same area Natural Selections Mechanisms by which individuals that have inherited beneficial adaptations produce more offspring. Geographic Isolation The people of a remote village only able to reproduce within the village population. They are isolated from the rest of the world by a mountain. Temporal Isolation American toad and the Fowler's toads are closely related species, but the American toad mates in the early part of summer, while the Fowler's toad mates later in the season. Behavioral Isolation Male fireflies of variety of species signal to their female counterparts by flashing their lights in specific patterns. Females will only respond to the signals flashed by their own species. The people of a remote village only able to reproduce within the village population. extinction adaptive radiation convergent evolution co-evolution The plant and ants have have a symbiotic relationship in which the ants provide the plant with protection against other potentially damaging insects, as well as other plants which may compete for nutrients and sunlight. extinction adaptive radiation convergent evolution co-evolution Sharks and dolphins look relatively similar despite being entirely unrelated. extinction adaptive radiation convergent evolution co-evolution Identify the mechanism of evolution being described. Genetic Drift A wildflower population consisting of blue, purple, and pink flowers is subjected to a mudslide that kills most of the blue ones. As time progresses, blue flowers eventually die out, leaving only purple and pink wildflowers. Adaptive Natural Selection In a population of lizards the ones with shorter tails are favored because they can easily slip away from predators. Over time, short tails are passed to the next generation. Mutation During gestation (pregnancy), a developing male pig had a change in his genetic code. The result was that he was able to walk and do karate. Gene Flow A lion gets chased off from his pride, then joins another pride. He mates with a lioness and make 6 lion cubs. Non-Random Mating Blue-footed boobies are aptly named, and males take great pride in their fabulous feet. During mating rituals, male birds show off their feet to prospective mates with a high-stepping strut. The bluer the feet, the more attractive the mate. Identify the examples of each comparative anatomy. Homologous Structures Analogous Structures Vestigial Structures share a common structure, but have different functions share a common function, but have different structures A structure that seems to serve no purpose in an organism Identify the examples of each comparative anatomy. Homologous Structures Analogous Structures Vestigial Structures Frog legs and Human arm Dolphin flipper and Penguin wing Wisdom Teeth Identify the examples of each comparative anatomy. Homologous Structures Analogous Structures Vestigial Structures