9th Grade Evolution Quizzes, Questions & Answers

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Evolution And Diversity Questions! Trivia Quiz

Evolution and Diversity Questions! Trivia Quiz

Looking for a practice quiz on evolution? Here is one for you. Evolution explains the diversity of life on this planet, shows our connection to living things, and demonstrates the power of the process of nature. This quiz...

Questions: 20 | Attempts: 557 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2025

Sample Question
Which of these is NOT true about all living organisms?

They are composed of one or more cells.

They contain DNA.

They must all have a brain.

They can extract energy from the environment.

Natural Selection & Acquired Characteristics

What is the difference between the Theory of Acquired Characteristics and the Theory of Natural Selection? Who developed these theories and what are they about? Test your knowledge and understanding of evolution with the...

Questions: 6 | Attempts: 333 | Last updated: Mar 18, 2025

Sample Question
Which theory involved the idea of 'survival of the fittest' | what does it mean? Select the most correct answer.

Theory of Natural Selection | two strong animals mate to make a super strong animal

Theory of Acquired Characteristics | the least desirable traits filter out of the gene pool over time

Theory of Natural Selection | the least desirable traits filter out of the gene pool over time

Theory of Natural Selection | weak animals look for other weak animals

Theory of Acquired Characteristics | if limbs fall off an animal during their lifetime, their offspring will be born with missing limbs

Evolution Unit Pre-assessment (Grade 8)

Evolution Unit Pre-Assessment (Grade 8)

The 'Evolution Unit Pre-Assessment' for Grade 8 explores fundamental concepts of evolution. It assesses understanding of natural selection, genetic mutations, and species variation. This quiz is crucial for students to grasp...

Questions: 12 | Attempts: 477 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2025

Sample Question
Which statement best describes evolution (Standard 3.1a)?

Evolution is a predictable change from simple to complex organisms.

Evolution is a process of change through time.

Evolution often proceeds from complex to simpler organisms.

Evolution causes organisms to develop characteristics they need.

Evolution explains how monkeys transformed into humans.

Lyell And Lamarck's Theories Of Evolution

Lyell and Lamarck's Theories of Evolution

This quiz is to help you get prepared for the evolutions test on Friday, June 4th, 2010 and the exam at the end of the semester. So good luck, study well and try to remember what you have learned in class.

Questions: 6 | Attempts: 129 | Last updated: Apr 3, 2025

Sample Question
What example did Charles Lyell use to prove his theory of Uniformitarianism?

Catastrophism

Animals adapting to environmental changes

Metamorphic rocks changing under extreme conditions

Events such as earthquakes and rain

N/A

Evolution Practice Quiz (Medium Version)

A (little bit) tougher version of the evolution quiz, with more challenging multiple choice questions and a few open-ended short answer questions. Enjoy, and good luck.

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 1311 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2025

Sample Question
The distinction between homologous and analogous structures can be summarized as follows:

Homologous structures share common ancestral origins while analogous structures do not.

Analogous structures share common ancestral origins while homologous structures do not.

Homologous structures are like bird wings and bat wings, while analogous structures are like dolphin and shark body plans.

Analogous structures are like bird wings and dolphin body plans, while homologous structures are like shark body plans and bat wings.

None of the above are correct.

Evolution Practice Quiz (Easy Version)

Try this quiz to check and see if you're comfortable with many of the ideas we've discussed throughout this unit on evolution and animals.

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 1503 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2025

Sample Question
This natural philosopher proposed that evolution resulted from the inheritance of acquired characteristics - for example, giraffe offspring acquired longer necks because their parents stretching to reach higher leaves.

Jean-Baptiste Lamarck

Charles Lyell

Alfred Wallace

Thomas Malthus

None of the above

Modern Theory Of Evolution

Modern theory of evolution

Quiz on the main concepts of the modern theory of evolution

Questions: 7 | Attempts: 590 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2025

Sample Question
The modern theory on evolution is centered on the role of natural selection in adaptation. Natural selection is

Stress in a population

Differential success in reproduction

Mutation

Habitat selection of an organism as it lives

Introduction To Adaptation And Evolutionary Biology Quiz

Introduction to adaptation and evolutionary biology Quiz

Do you understand adaptation and evolutionary biology? Take this adaption and evolution quiz to check your knowledge on this topic. In this reading quiz, we turn our attention to the theory of evolution, along with all the...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 900 | Last updated: Oct 12, 2025

Sample Question
Evidence for the evolution of life comes from

Chemical experiments

Fossils

Chemical analysis of ancient rocks and core samples

All of these answers

A Test On Evolution! Trivia Facts Quiz

A Test on Evolution! Trivia Facts Quiz

Ever wondered how much do you know about Evolution? Do you think you can tackle this test on evolution? This quiz will put your knowledge to the test. The focus of this quiz is the difference between macro and microevolution,...

Questions: 8 | Attempts: 520 | Last updated: Mar 19, 2025

Sample Question
A change in the gene pool from generation to generation is what?

Macroevolution

Genetic drift

Microevolution

Origin Of Life Post-assessment (Grade 8)

Origin of Life Post-Assessment (Grade 8)

The 'Origin of Life Post-Assessment' for Grade 8 evaluates understanding of fundamental concepts in biology, including the Miller-Urey experiment, the sixth extinction, and differences between cell types. This quiz assesses...

Questions: 12 | Attempts: 203 | Last updated: Oct 21, 2025

Sample Question
The Miller-Urey experiment in which water, gases, heat and electricity formed amino acids demonstrates the following (Standard 3.1j):

It is possible for organic molecules to form from inorganic molecules

It was proven that spontaneous generation is possible

It supported the theory of biogenesis

It demonstrated that RNA was the first genetic coding system in early Earth

It is possible for inorganic molecules to form from organic molecules

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