Natural Selection
Patterns of Evolution
Evidence of Evolution
Phylogeny
Summer Trivia
100
Which biologist is widely known for his contributions to evolutionary biology? On a voyage to the Galapagos Islands, he made observations about differences in finch species between the different islands.
Who is Charles Darwin?
100
Formation of a new species from a pre-existing species is:
What is speciation?
100
Ostriches have wings, but they do not fly. Humans have an appendix with no apparent function. Whales contain pelvic bones for rear legs, but they do not have legs. These are all examples of what type of structure?
What are vestigial structures?
100
According to the phylogenic tree/cladogram, which organism evolved first/gave rise to all life on earth?
What is eubacteria?
100
What does SPF stand for?
What is Sun Protection Factor
200
Natural Selection results in change over time by acting on traits that are _____________________?
a. heritable
b. new
c. mutated
d. the same
A. Heritable
200
Modern day horses have evolved slowly over time, this is an example of which type of evolutionary rate?
What is gradualism?
200
The ability to fly is a unique adaptation to birds, insects, and some mammals (like bats). These species are NOT closely related to each other. The wings in these various species is an example of what type of structure?
What is analogous structures
200
What organism is most closely related to the tiger? Why?
Snow leopard because they have a more recent common ancestor/they share more nodes
300
In a species of plant, those of medium height have an advantage of those that are too tall or short. Short plants may not receive enough sunlight, and tall plants usually die due to wind damage. The graph on the right shows the expected population distribution for this plant species. What type of selection curve is this?
What is stabilizing selection?
300
Organisms, like whales, fish, and sharks all live in a similar environment to the ocean. Due to selective pressures these organisms have similar adaptations. This is what type of evolution?
What is convergent evolution
300
The structures in the image are the forelimbs of a human, whale, and bat. The human arm is used for lifting and carrying items. The fin of a whale is used for swimming, and the wing of the bat is used for flying.
What is homologous chromosomes?
300
What organism evolved first according to the tree?
What is the shark?
300
In what country did were fireworks invented?
China
400
Scientists discovered that the moth population had changed because the peppered moth had a trait that allowed it to survive and reproduce better than the light moth. This is an example of:
a. natural selection
b. convergent evolution
c. divergent evolution
d. sexual selection
What is natural selection?
400
Bees and flowers have a mutualistic symbiotic relationship where they interact in close relationships. Because of their relationship, they have evolved together for thousands of years. This type of symbiotic relationship is an example of what type of evolution?
What is Coevolution?
400
According to the chart, which organism is most closely related to humans?
What is a gorilla
400
According the phylogenic tree/cladogram, at what point did legs appear among bugs?
(Use the letters in the tree to give your answer)
B
400
Mrs. Olisa's due date is September 12th, which is 4 days before what holiday?
What is Mexico Independence day?
500
In 1850, there was a large population of snowshoe rabbits in Manitoba, Canada. Over the past 50 years, the color of the snowshoe rabbits’ fur changed from white to gray during the winter season. The graph shows the winter fur color of rabbits in the year 1850 and 2000. Which statement can be BEST supported by the data? 
There is less snow on the ground in the year 2000 compared to the year 1850
500
On the Galapagos Islands, all the finches evolved from a common ancestor which was on the mainland of South America. Which pattern of evolution results in one species splitting into many over time?
What is divergent evolution?
500
Evidence of evolution from the scientific field of paleontology examines:
What are fossils
500
According the phylogenic tree/cladogram, at what point did legs appear among bugs?
(Use the letters in the tree to give your answer)
F
500
What country has the most coastline in the whole world?
What is Canada?