Evolution Quizzes, Questions & Answers

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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: 128 | Last updated: Apr 3, 2024

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

The Evolution Of Altruism Quiz! Trivia

The Evolution of Altruism Quiz! Trivia

What do you realize about the evolution of altruism? Do you think you can pass this quiz? Altruistic behavior reduces the possibility that an individual will reproduce. The notion of group selection might explain the evolution...

Questions: 14 | Attempts: 542 | Last updated: Oct 25, 2024

Sample Question
Which of the following is NOT true about mutations?

Mutations cause new traits to emerge.

Mutations change the DNA sequence of a cell´s genome.

Most mutations have positive effects for the organism

Mutations can cause errors in protein sequence.

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: 1306 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

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: 1478 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

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

An Introductory Quiz On Properties Of Stars And Their Stellar Evolution

An Introductory Quiz on Properties of Stars and Their Stellar Evolution

We all love looking at the beautiful stars shining on in the night sky. Nerdy people like me love analyzing the properties of these said stars and how they have evolved over time. Want to become like me? Take the quiz and learn...

Questions: 18 | Attempts: 734 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

Sample Question
Examine the electromagnetic radiation spectrum and answer the following question. Which of the following waves has a longer wavelength?

Red Light

Microwaves

X-rays

UV Rays

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: 519 | Last updated: Mar 19, 2023

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

Macroevolution

Genetic drift

Microevolution

History Of Evolution Of Humans Quiz (Early Hominids)

HIstory of Evolution of Humans Quiz (Early Hominids)

How much do you know about the history of the evolution of humans? Would you be willing to try this quiz? This quiz entails your wisdom of which hominid was the first to evolve, why researchers sing in caves, which was the first...

Questions: 7 | Attempts: 3554 | Last updated: Dec 14, 2023

Sample Question
Which hominid was the first to evolve?

Homo erectus

Australopithecus afarensis

Homo habilis

Homo sapiens Neanderthalensis

Homo sapien sapiens

Evolution Ng Cecilia At Catherine

evolution ng cecilia at catherine

Questions: 12 | Attempts: 126 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
Who is the writer of of the essay on the principles of Population

Thomas Edison

Thomas Malthus

Carl Von Linne

Charles Darwin

Evidence Of Evolution: Trivia Facts Quiz!

Evidence of Evolution: Trivia Facts Quiz!

What do you know about the evidence of evolution? Do you think you can pass this quiz? A variation in the heritable characteristics of biological populaces over successive generations. These traits are the expressions of genes...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 1325 | Last updated: Aug 5, 2024

Sample Question
Natural selection can best be defined as ...

The survival of the biggest and strongest

Elimination of the weakest organisms

The survival of organisms that occupy the largest area

The survival of organisms that have adaptations that make them better suited to their environment

Practice Quiz On Evolution! Trivia Questions

Practice Quiz on Evolution! Trivia Questions

Questions: 13 | Attempts: 863 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

Sample Question
Name the order of the evolutionary eras from earliest to latest.

Mesozoic – Paleozoic - Cenozoic – Precambrian

Precambrian – Paleozoic – Mesozoic – Cenozoic

Cenozoic – Paleozoic – Mesozoic – Precambrian

Paleozoic – Cenozoic – Mesozoic – Precambrian

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