Question 1

What is the theory of evolution?

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The idea that gene distribution changes over time.

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The idea that evolution is a debate.

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The idea that all organisms are the same.

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The idea that evolution is random.

Question 2

What do fossils teach us about evolution?

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Fossils show how organisms have changed over time and how new kinds of organisms originated.

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Fossils show that organisms never change.

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Fossils show that evolution is random.

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Fossils prove that all organisms are the same.

Question 3

What do homologous structures suggest about organisms?

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Homologous structures suggest that organisms are related and descended from a common ancestor.

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Homologous structures suggest that organisms are not related.

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Homologous structures suggest that organisms are from different planets.

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Homologous structures suggest that organisms are created independently.

Question 4

What does DNA sequencing reveal about species?

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DNA sequencing shows how closely related species are based on the similarity of DNA sequences.

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DNA sequencing shows that species are not related.

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DNA sequencing shows that species have different DNA.

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DNA sequencing shows that species have no similarities.

Question 5

How does biogeography support the theory of evolution?

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Biogeography explains the distribution of species based on evolutionary history and geographical change.

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Biogeography suggests that species do not adapt to their environment.

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Biogeography proves that species are randomly distributed.

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Biogeography shows that species do not change over time.

Question 6

What is microevolution?

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Microevolution is small-scale changes in allele frequencies within a population over a short time period.

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Microevolution is rapid evolution of new species.

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Microevolution is large-scale changes in allele frequencies.

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Microevolution is evolution that only occurs in plants.

Question 7

What is macroevolution?

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Macroevolution is long-term, large-scale evolutionary changes that result in the formation of new species.

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Macroevolution is limited to only certain groups of organisms.

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Macroevolution is unrelated to the formation of new species.

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Macroevolution is short-term, small-scale changes in allele frequencies.

Question 8

How does the theory of evolution explain the diversity of life on Earth?

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The theory of evolution explains that organisms adapt to their environment and diversify over time through genetic changes.

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The theory of evolution explains that diversity is random.

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The theory of evolution cannot explain the diversity of life.

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The theory of evolution explains that all organisms are the same.

Question 9

What is the relationship between DNA and evolutionary relationships?

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DNA sequences can reveal the evolutionary relationships between different species based on shared genetic information.

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DNA sequences are unique to each species.

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DNA has no relationship to evolutionary relationships.

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DNA sequences are not related to evolutionary history.

Question 10

How do geographical barriers contribute to evolution?

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Geographical barriers can isolate populations, leading to divergent evolution and the formation of new species.

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Geographical barriers have no impact on evolution.

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Geographical barriers cause all species to become the same.

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Geographical barriers prevent evolution from occurring.

Question 11

Why is the theory of evolution considered a scientific theory?

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The theory of evolution is considered a scientific theory because it explains a wide range of observations and is supported by empirical evidence.

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The theory of evolution is based on random ideas.

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The theory of evolution is a hypothesis, not a theory.

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The theory of evolution is not considered a scientific theory.

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