NCSCOS Grade 8 Life Science - 8.L.4 Diagnostic Evolution and Genetics
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- Q1The members of these kindoms all have cell walls. Which kingdoms are they?Eubacteria, Archaebacteria, Plants, FungiEubacteria, ArchaebacteriaEubacteria, Archaebacteria, Protists, AnimalsProtists, Fungi, Plants, Animals30s8.L.4.1
- Q2Scientists routinely explore whether two different animal species have evolved from a recent common ancestor. _______________ is the LEAST useful technique to help with this determination.Comparisons of items eaten for foodStudies of embryos during developmentAnalysis of strands of DNAComparisons of bones and muscles30s8.L.4.1
- Q3Which term describes body structures in different organisms that have different outward appearances but develop from the same embryonic tissues?remedialvestigialhomologousanalogous30s8.L.4.1
- Q4All organisms have DNA, which differs only in the number and order of each type of nucleotide. This suggests that all organisms havethe same types of proteins.the same amount of DNA.a common reproductive cycle.a common ancestor.30s8.L.4.1
- Q5What do transitional fossils BEST support?the Theory of Biological Evolutionthe Theory of Continental Driftthe Theory of Geological Evolutionthe Law of Superposition30s8.L.4.1
- Q6The table shows the adaptations of three different groups of organisms. Based on the given adaptations, name each group, in the order within the table.1 = Mammals, 2 = Birds, 3 = Reptiles1 = Mammals, 2 = Amphibians, 3 = Birds1 = Birds, 2 = Mammals, 3 = Reptiles1 = Birds, 2 = Mammals, 3 = Amphibians30s8.L.4.2
- Q7This image shows four different finches Charles Darwin found while on the Galapagos Islands. Which of these would be most adapted to eating small insects found in tiny holes of trees?Certhidea olivaceaGeopiza fortisGeospiza magnirostrisGeopiza parvula30s8.L.4.2
- Q8What part of the theory of evolution by natural selection would explain why there are no wild wolves that resemble daschunds?Natural selection leads to evolution.There is very little genetic variation in all living species.Competition favors the most fit organismThere is over-reproduction in all living species to ensure their survival.30s8.L.4.2
- Q9Tigers and household cats are members of the same family; however, their sizes are vastly different. What is the cause of this difference?geneticsbehavioral makeuphabitat sizebiochemical makeup30s8.L.4.2
- Q10In the winter, the fur of the arctic fox is white. In summer, the fur darkens to a reddish brown. What MOST LIKELY causes the fur of the fox to change color?the fox's habitatthe amount of sunlight presentthe fox's genesthe fox's age30s8.L.4.2
