Adaptation ch2 About Evolution
  • 1. A ______________ is a group of organisms that share similar characteristics and can reproduce among themselves to produce fertile offspring.
A) mutants
B) species
C) hybrid
D) synthesis
  • 2. A gradual process in which something changes into a different and usually more complex or better form.
A) evolution
B) revolution
C) decompression
D) evaluation
  • 3. A(n) ____ is a group of organisms that looks alike and can reproduce among themselves.
A) family
B) genus
C) species
D) order
  • 4. when an organism blends into its environment
A) punctuated equilibrium
B) radiometric dating
C) variation
D) camouflage
  • 5. evolution as a slow change of one species to another
A) embryology
B) punctuated equilibrium
C) gradualism
D) variation
  • 6. survival of the fittest
A) natural selection
B) revolution
C) punctuated equilibrium
D) variation
  • 7. rapid evolution with few intermediate forms
A) punctuated equilibrium
B) variation
C) natural selection
D) evaluation
  • 8. Any heritable characteristic of an organism that improves its ability to survive and reproduce in its environment.
A) genus
B) variation
C) adaptation
D) species
  • 9. An inherited trait that makes an individual different from other members of its species.
A) adaptation
B) species
C) variation
D) genus
  • 10. ___________________ can prevent an organism from blending into its environment.
A) Albinism
B) Order
C) Camouflage
D) Gradualism
  • 11. _______________ can allow an organism to blend into its environment.
A) Order
B) Gradualism
C) Albinism
D) Camouflage
  • 12. According to Darwin's research, finches that eat nuts and seeds have
A) cracked beaks and must be fed by other finches
B) long, slender beaks
C) medium-sized beaks
D) short, strong beaks
  • 13. According to Darwin's research, finches that feed on insects have
A) long, slender beaks
B) short, strong beaks
C) medium-sized beaks
D) cracked beaks and must be fed by other finches
  • 14. According to Darwin's research, finches that eat insects and seed have
A) long, slender beaks
B) medium-sized beaks
C) cracked beaks and must be fed by other finches
D) short, strong beaks
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