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