Question 1

The geologic time scale is subdivided on the basis of

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A)  the appearance of different radioactive isotopes in different strata. 
B)  levels of background extinction. 
C)  periods of mass extinction. 
D)  the appearance of different radioactive isotopes in different strata and levels of background extinction. 
E)  the appearance of different radioactive isotopes in different strata, levels of background extinction, and periods of mass extinction. 
A)  the appearance of different radioactive isotopes in different strata. 
B)  levels of background extinction. 
C)  periods of mass extinction. 
D)  the appearance of different radioactive isotopes in different strata and levels of background extinction. 
E)  the appearance of different radioactive isotopes in different strata, levels of background extinction, and periods of mass extinction.

Question 2

Which period is the most recent?

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A)  Triassic 
B)  Silurian 
C)  Devonian 
D)  Permian 
E)  Cambrian 
A)  Triassic 
B)  Silurian 
C)  Devonian 
D)  Permian 
E)  Cambrian

Question 3

MATCHING
Matching.Select the most appropriate choice for each person.
a.wrote Principles of Geology
b.developed the theory of catastrophism
c.believed that giraffes have long necks because their short-necked ancestors stretched their necks and passed this change on to their offspring
d.was a naturalist who sailed on the Beagle and studied finches
e.wrote an essay relating population size to competition for limited resources
f.natural historian and author; early ideas of Chain of Being
-Darwin

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING
Matching.Select the most appropriate choice for each...

Question 4

The value to Darwin of Lyell's ideas on the geologic history of the earth was the

Accepted Answer

A)  evidence from fossils. 
B)  record of catastrophic changes that encouraged evolution. 
C)  confirmation of Lamarck's theories. 
D)  enormous lengths of time required for geologic events. 
E)  proof of several sites of creation. 
A)  evidence from fossils. 
B)  record of catastrophic changes that encouraged evolution. 
C)  confirmation of Lamarck's theories. 
D)  enormous lengths of time required for geologic events. 
E)  proof of several sites of creation.

Question 5

The idea that geologic processes have formed the earth's surface by repeating the same actions over and over is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  the theory of catastrophism. 
B)  plate tectonics. 
C)  continental drift. 
D)  the theory of uniformity. 
E)  the theory of relativity. 
A)  the theory of catastrophism. 
B)  plate tectonics. 
C)  continental drift. 
D)  the theory of uniformity. 
E)  the theory of relativity.

Question 6

One part of Darwin's theory is that individuals with certain traits have an increased competitive edge.The source of these traits is

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A)  adaptation to stress. 
B)  development over a lifetime. 
C)  inheritance. 
D)  mutation after birth. 
E)  all of these. 
A)  adaptation to stress. 
B)  development over a lifetime. 
C)  inheritance. 
D)  mutation after birth. 
E)  all of these.

Question 7

Which of the following would be a modern example of Lamarckianism?

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A)  A strain of houseflies resistant to insecticides emerges. 
B)  Squirrels separated by a river are found to be unable to interbreed. 
C)  A son is born with a portion of his right index finger missing--the same portion that was severed from his father's hand in an accident. 
D)  A strain of houseflies resistant to insecticides emerges, and squirrels separated by a river are found to be unable to interbreed. 
E)  A strain of houseflies resistant to insecticides emerges; squirrels separated by a river are found to be unable to interbreed, and a son is born with a portion of his right index finger missing--the same portion that was cut off from his father's hand in an accident. 
A)  A strain of houseflies resistant to insecticides emerges. 
B)  Squirrels separated by a river are found to be unable to interbreed. 
C)  A son is born with a portion of his right index finger missing--the same portion that was severed from his father's hand in an accident. 
D)  A strain of houseflies resistant to insecticides emerges, and squirrels separated by a river are found to be unable to interbreed. 
E)  A strain of houseflies resistant to insecticides emerges; squirrels separated by a river are found to be unable to interbreed, and a son is born with a portion of his right index finger missing--the same portion that was cut off from his father's hand in an accident.

Question 8

Which of the following habitats is most likely to be rich in fossils?

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A)  eroding hillsides 
B)  deserts 
C)  polar ice caps 
D)  shallow seas 
E)  rocky plateau 
A)  eroding hillsides 
B)  deserts 
C)  polar ice caps 
D)  shallow seas 
E)  rocky plateau

Question 9

Which statement about the geologic time scale is incorrect?

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A)  Mammals originated early in the Mesozoic era. 
B)  Adaptive radiation of flowering plants, insects, and birds took place during the Mesozoic era. 
C)  Mass extinction of the dinosaurs occurred about 65 million years ago. 
D)  Reptiles originated during the Paleozoic era. 
E)  Eukaryotes originated during the Proterozoic eon. 
A)  Mammals originated early in the Mesozoic era. 
B)  Adaptive radiation of flowering plants, insects, and birds took place during the Mesozoic era. 
C)  Mass extinction of the dinosaurs occurred about 65 million years ago. 
D)  Reptiles originated during the Paleozoic era. 
E)  Eukaryotes originated during the Proterozoic eon.

Question 10

Which of the following was NOT one of Darwin's observations?

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A)  Most individuals have an equal chance to survive and reproduce. 
B)  Changes in populations are gradual and take place over long periods of time. 
C)  Members of the same species may exhibit considerable variation. 
D)  Some characteristics are heritable and passed on to offspring. 
E)  Some characteristics afford their possessor a better chance of survival. 
A)  Most individuals have an equal chance to survive and reproduce. 
B)  Changes in populations are gradual and take place over long periods of time. 
C)  Members of the same species may exhibit considerable variation. 
D)  Some characteristics are heritable and passed on to offspring. 
E)  Some characteristics afford their possessor a better chance of survival.

Question 11

MATCHING
Matching.Select the most appropriate choice for each person.
a.wrote Principles of Geology
b.developed the theory of catastrophism
c.believed that giraffes have long necks because their short-necked ancestors stretched their necks and passed this change on to their offspring
d.was a naturalist who sailed on the Beagle and studied finches
e.wrote an essay relating population size to competition for limited resources
f.natural historian and author; early ideas of Chain of Being
-Several times in Earth's history, land masses have converged as supercontinents._________and __________ are examples.

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING
Matching.Select the most appropriate choice for each...

Question 12

The study of the distribution of animals and plants around the world is

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A)  diversity. 
B)  biogeography. 
C)  ecology. 
D)  natural history. 
E)  environmentalism. 
A)  diversity. 
B)  biogeography. 
C)  ecology. 
D)  natural history. 
E)  environmentalism.

Question 13

MATCHING
Matching.Select the most appropriate choice for each person.
a.wrote Principles of Geology
b.developed the theory of catastrophism
c.believed that giraffes have long necks because their short-necked ancestors stretched their necks and passed this change on to their offspring
d.was a naturalist who sailed on the Beagle and studied finches
e.wrote an essay relating population size to competition for limited resources
f.natural historian and author; early ideas of Chain of Being
-__________ that impart greater __________ to an individual become more common in a population over generations, compared with less competitive forms.

Accepted Answer

Adaptive t

Exam 16: Evidence of Evolution

The geologic time scale is subdivided on the basis of

Which period is the most recent?

The value to Darwin of Lyell's ideas on the geologic history of the earth was the

The idea that geologic processes have formed the earth's surface by repeating the same actions over and over is known as

One part of Darwin's theory is that individuals with certain traits have an increased competitive edge.The source of these traits is

Which of the following would be a modern example of Lamarckianism?

Which of the following habitats is most likely to be rich in fossils?

Which statement about the geologic time scale is incorrect?

Which of the following was NOT one of Darwin's observations?

The study of the distribution of animals and plants around the world is

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