Evidence of Evolution
Explore the various lines of evidence that support the theory of evolution, including fossils, homologous structures, and embryology.
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Evidence of Evolution
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
1. Which of the following provides evidence of common ancestry among different species?
Different habitats
Similar DNA sequences
Varying diets
Different predators
2. What are fossils?
Living organisms
Preserved remains of ancient organisms
Rocks and minerals
Modern animal bones
3. The study of embryos can show similarities between different species, suggesting a common .
4. Structures that have similar bone arrangements but different functions are called structures.
5. The deeper a fossil is found in rock layers, the more it is likely to be.
6. Observe the image below. What does this image tell us about the relationship between these organisms?
7. All living organisms share some basic genetic material, which is evidence of evolution.
True
False
8. The fossil record shows that all species have remained unchanged since the beginning of Earth.
True
False
9. Explain how the fossil record provides evidence for evolution. You may refer to the image below in your answer.
