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Evolutionary Theory
Standardized Test Prep
1. Which of the following is the best definition of a
scientific theory?
A. a group of ideas about a scientific concept
B. an explanation that is accepted by most
people
C. an explanation that has been scientifically
tested and supported
D. a specific question that can be tested using
the scientific method
Evolutionary Theory
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1. Which of the following is the best definition of a
scientific theory?
A. a group of ideas about a scientific concept
B. an explanation that is accepted by most
people
C. an explanation that has been scientifically
tested and supported
D. a specific question that can be tested using
the scientific method
Evolutionary Theory
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2. In forming his theory of evolution, Darwin most
lacked an adequate understanding of
F. geology.
G. heredity.
H. anatomy.
J. geography.
Evolutionary Theory
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2. In forming his theory of evolution, Darwin most
lacked an adequate understanding of
F. geology.
G. heredity.
H. anatomy.
J. geography.
Evolutionary Theory
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3. An inherited trait that helps an individual survive
and reproduce in a particular environment is
A. an adaptation.
B. a survival trait.
C. a genetic trait.
D. natural variation.
Evolutionary Theory
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3. An inherited trait that helps an individual survive
and reproduce in a particular environment is
A. an adaptation.
B. a survival trait.
C. a genetic trait.
D. natural variation.
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4. A human arm and a bat wing are each made up
of a similar number and arrangement of bones.
This similarity is evidence that humans and bats
F. evolved at the same time.
G. have the same parents.
H. have an ancestor in common.
J. once shared the same habitat.
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4. A human arm and a bat wing are each made up
of a similar number and arrangement of bones.
This similarity is evidence that humans and bats
F. evolved at the same time.
G. have the same parents.
H. have an ancestor in common.
J. once shared the same habitat.
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5. Which of the following is a true statement about
evolution?
A. Individuals cannot evolve, but populations
can evolve.
B. Natural selection is the only mechanism for
evolution.
C. Evolution always results in more complex
forms of life.
D. Organisms always evolve to have the best
adaptations for their environment.
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5. Which of the following is a true statement about
evolution?
A. Individuals cannot evolve, but populations
can evolve.
B. Natural selection is the only mechanism for
evolution.
C. Evolution always results in more complex
forms of life.
D. Organisms always evolve to have the best
adaptations for their environment.
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This diagram shows two contrasting models of the pace of evolution.
Use the diagram to answer the following question(s).
6. Model 1 is usually referred to as the model of
F. selection.
G. gradualism.
H. adaptive radiation.
J. punctuated
equilibrium.
Evolutionary Theory
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This diagram shows two contrasting models of the pace of evolution.
Use the diagram to answer the following question(s).
6. Model 1 is usually referred to as the model of
F. selection.
G. gradualism.
H. adaptive radiation.
J. punctuated
equilibrium.
Evolutionary Theory
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This diagram shows two contrasting models of the pace of evolution.
Use the diagram to answer the following question(s).
7. Model 2 is usually referred to as the model of
A. selection.
B. selectionism.
C. artificial selection.
D. punctuated
equilibrium.
Evolutionary Theory
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This diagram shows two contrasting models of the pace of evolution.
Use the diagram to answer the following question(s).
7. Model 2 is usually referred to as the model of
A. selection.
B. selectionism.
C. artificial selection.
D. punctuated
equilibrium.
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This diagram shows two contrasting models of the pace of evolution.
Use the diagram to answer the following question(s).
8. In Model 1, each point where one line splits into
two lines represents
F. selection.
G. speciation.
H. adaptation.
J. punctuation.
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This diagram shows two contrasting models of the pace of evolution.
Use the diagram to answer the following question(s).
8. In Model 1, each point where one line splits into
two lines represents
F. selection.
G. speciation.
H. adaptation.
J. punctuation.
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This table shows the differences between the human hemoglobin protein and
that of some animals. Use the table to answer the following question(s).
9. These data support the hypothesis that among
the animals listed, the animal that is most
closely related to humans by ancestry is the
A. mouse.
B. chicken.
C. frog.
D. lamprey.
Evolutionary Theory
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This table shows the differences between the human hemoglobin protein and
that of some animals. Use the table to answer the following question(s).
9. These data support the hypothesis that among
the animals listed, the animal that is most
closely related to humans by ancestry is the
A. mouse.
B. chicken.
C. frog.
D. lamprey.