Evidence for Evolution Practice Questions

Question 1

Q1. Knowledge Recall (1 mark)

Define the term "homologous structure."

Question 2

Q2. Knowledge Recall (2 marks)

State two examples of homologous structures found in different organisms.

Question 3

Q3. Application (3 marks)

Explain how the fossil record provides evidence for evolution.

Question 4

Q4. Data Analysis (3 marks)

The following table shows the percentage similarity in the DNA of different organisms:

Organism

Percentage Similarity

Human

100%

Chimpanzee

98.8%

Gorilla

98.4%

Explain how the data supports the evolutionary relationship between these organisms.

Question 5

Q5. Knowledge Recall (1 mark)

Name the scientist who developed the theory of natural selection.

Question 6

Q6. Application (3 marks)

Explain how natural selection can lead to the development of new species.

Question 7

Q7. Data Analysis (4 marks)

The following diagram shows the distribution of beak sizes in two populations of finches on different islands:

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Explain how the data supports the theory of evolution by natural selection.

Question 8

Q8. Knowledge Recall (2 marks)

Describe the evidence for homologous structures in the forelimbs of vertebrates.

Question 9

Q9. Application (3 marks)

Explain how vestigial structures provide evidence for evolution.

Question 10

Q10. Knowledge Recall (1 mark)

Name one vestigial structure found in humans.

Orangutan

97.7%

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