Evolution, Speciation, And Natural Selection

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1.

Whale species differ in how they communicate, and therefore do not recognize one another as potential mates. This is _______ speciation.
- A.
  
  Allopatric
- B.
  
  Temporal
- C.
  
  Behavioral
- D.
  
  Geographic
2.

Camels are believed to have originated on which continent before spreading to other areas of the world?
- A.
  
  North America
- B.
  
  South America
- C.
  
  Asia
- D.
  
  Australia
3.

Velociraptor and Tyrranosaurus were species of _________ which some believe were the first group of reptilians to develop feathers.
- A.
  
  Birds
- B.
  
  Allosaurs
- C.
  
  Synapsids
- D.
  
  Theropods
4.

Which is true?
- A.
  
  Cats have adapted greater jaw pressure than canines for hunting and killing
- B.
  
  Cats have poor night vision because of photoreceptors spread out on the back of their large retinas
- C.
  
  Lions and tigers are examples of cats that chase over long distances rather than ambush
- D.
  
  All of the above are true
5.

Which of the following is the largest species of animal to have ever lived on Earth?
- A.
  
  Blue whale
- B.
  
  Elephant
- C.
  
  Brachiosaurus
- D.
  
  Megalodon
6.

3 million years ago a land bridge connected which two continents, and altered global ocean and wind circulation patterns?
- A.
  
  North America and Asia
- B.
  
  Europe and Africa
- C.
  
  South America and North America
- D.
  
  Australia and Asia
7.

In the above image we see an example of what kind of speciation?
- A.
  
  Temporal speciation
- B.
  
  Geographic speciation
- C.
  
  Behavioral speciation
- D.
  
  None of the above
8.

As the glaciers of the last ice age retreated to the north, the oceans rose and submerged this critical land bridge which connected North America to Asia.
- A.
  
  Doggerland Bridge
- B.
  
  Isthmus of Panama
- C.
  
  Bering Strait Land Bridge
- D.
  
  Banff Land Bridge
9.

While both species of deer, moose and white-tailed deer do not reproduce because of different mate selection and courtship routines. This is an example of:
- A.
  
  Allopatric speciation
- B.
  
  Geographic speciation
- C.
  
  Temporal speciation
- D.
  
  Behavioral speciation
10.

The process of evolution gives animals what they need to survive.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
11.

What can be said of white-tailed deer herds in North America?
- A.
  
  A lack of predators means the herd and its members are strong!
- B.
  
  They are likely to get smaller and weaker over time as the most "fit" animals are eliminated through hunting pressures
- C.
  
  Humans are over-hunting them into extinction
- D.
  
  Wildlife managers are limiting hunting of trophy animals to preserve herd health
12.

Hypothetically, if Paleontologists find a fossil of archaeopteryx with what seems to be fossilized insects in the crop (throat), then this would support which theory for the evolution of flight?
- A.
  
  Flight evolved with feathers
- B.
  
  Flight evolved after feathers
13.

Humpback whales and blue whales are part of which group?
- A.
  
  Baleen whales
- B.
  
  Toothed whales
- C.
  
  Pinnipeds
- D.
  
  Heliodonta
14.

Archaeopteryx had several traits similar to current species of birds. Which trait did it possess which were NOT like living species of birds? (check all that apply)
- A.
  
  Clawed feet
- B.
  
  Teeth
- C.
  
  Bony tail
- D.
  
  Feathers
15.

T-Rex likely had feathers which it used for similar purposes as which species of living bird?
- A.
  
  Peacock
- B.
  
  Bald Eagle
- C.
  
  Peregrine falcon
- D.
  
  Emperor penguin