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Year 6 evolution and inheritance- End of unit quiz

Quiz by Gayle Ruddick

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  • Q1
    Which of the following statements is true about evolution?
    Living organisms can never change their characteristics.
    Evolution only happens in extremely rare cases.
    All living organisms are exactly the same as their ancestors.
    Living organisms change over time to adapt to their environment.
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the process by which traits are passed from parents to offspring?
    Adaptation
    Evolution
    Mutation
    Inheritance
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the term used to describe the variety of different species of living organisms on Earth?
    Biodiversity
    Inheritance
    Mutation
    Adaptation
    30s
  • Q4
    Which of the following is an example of an adaptation?
    A giraffe's long neck for reaching leaves on tall trees.
    A fish's ability to breathe underwater.
    A bird's colorful feathers for attracting mates.
    A cheetah's spots for camouflage.
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the process by which species of living organisms change over time?
    Evolution
    Adaptation
    Inheritance
    Mutation
    30s
  • Q6
    Which of the following factors can contribute to evolution?
    Environmental changes
    Genetic mutation
    Migration
    Natural selection
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the process in which genetic information is randomly changed, leading to new variations in traits?
    Mutation
    Evolution
    Adaptation
    Inheritance
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the term used to describe the process of selecting and breeding specific plants or animals for desired traits?
    Selective breeding
    Genetic mutation
    Natural selection
    Environmental adaptation
    30s
  • Q9
    Which of the following is an example of an inherited trait?
    Musical talent
    Running speed
    Eye color
    Favorite color
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the process by which an offspring inherits genetic information from its parents?
    Adaptation
    Inheritance
    Mutation
    Evolution
    30s
  • Q11
    What is a fossil?
    The imprint of a living organism on a leaf
    The DNA of an extinct species
    The remains or traces of ancient plants and animals preserved in rock
    A living organism that has undergone natural selection
    30s
  • Q12
    What is inherited from parents to offspring?
    Genes
    Habitat
    Behavior
    Skills
    30s
  • Q13
    What is the process by which species change over time?
    Adaptation
    Mutation
    Evolution
    Inheritance
    30s
  • Q14
    Which of the following is an example of a behavioral adaptation?
    A bird's migration pattern
    A squirrel hiding its food
    A turtle's shell
    A giraffe's long neck
    30s
  • Q15
    Which of the following is an example of a structural adaptation?
    The ability for a fish to swim fast
    A bird's beak shape
    The color of a plant's flowers
    The fur color of a mammal
    30s

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