Adaptation

Question 1

Organisms that have a physical trait that makes it easier for them to access food supplies are unlikely to pass on that trait to their offspring.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a biochemical adaptation?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

being immune to scorpion stings

Question 3

Similarities between seemingly unrelated organisms can be explained by Darwin’s theory that organisms come from common ancestors.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Question 4

Plants do not adapt to their environment because they do not compete for resources.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 5

Compared to the time he spent in other parts of South America, Darwin spent little time collecting specimens in the Galapagos.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Question 6

Which of the following is not true about Darwin’s book On the Origin of Species?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It was based on his findings in South Africa.

Question 7

Which of the following is not a part of Darwin’s theory of evolution?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Changes in organisms occur immediately.

Question 8

Organisms do not adapt as a result of competition for resources.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of a behavioral adaptation?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

migration

Question 10

Which of the following is a physiological adaptation?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

hyoid bone adapted for roaring

Adaptation Answers