Evolution and Natural Selection
Description: This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of evolution and natural selection, including the mechanisms that drive evolutionary change and the evidence supporting the theory of evolution. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: evolution natural selection adaptation variation genetics |
What is the process by which organisms better adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce, passing on their traits to offspring?
What is the term for the variation in traits among individuals within a population?
Which of the following is NOT a mechanism that can lead to genetic variation?
What is the term for the process by which populations of organisms become better adapted to their environment over time?
Which of the following is NOT an example of an adaptation?
What is the term for the process by which populations of organisms diverge genetically and become distinct species?
Which of the following is NOT a type of speciation?
What is the term for the gradual change in the genetic composition of a population over time?
Which of the following is NOT a type of evidence supporting the theory of evolution?
What is the term for the study of the evolutionary history of organisms?
Which of the following is NOT a type of phylogenetic tree?
What is the term for the common ancestor from which all living organisms are descended?
Which of the following is NOT a type of natural selection?
What is the term for the process by which organisms with certain traits are more likely to survive and reproduce, passing on those traits to offspring?
Which of the following is NOT a mechanism that can lead to genetic variation?