Biology Practice: Human Evolution (Mock Test 1 - Basic Definitions & Terms)
1. The gradual process by which different kinds of living organisms are believed to have developed from earlier forms is called:
2. The branch of biology that deals with the study of fossils is:
3. Organs that have a similar basic structure but perform different functions are known as:
4. The scientific name for modern man is:
5. Which of the following is considered a vestigial organ in humans?
6. The theory of "Natural Selection" was proposed by:
7. The term "Bipedalism" refers to:
8. The preserved remains or traces of organisms that lived in the past are called:
9. Which ancestor is commonly known as the "Handy Man"?
10. The sudden appearance of an ancestral character which has been lost for generations is called:
11. Characteristics that are passed from parents to offspring are called:
12. The "Theory of Inheritance of Acquired Characters" was given by:
13. Neanderthal Man is characterized by having a cranial capacity of approximately:
14. The term "Survival of the Fittest" was first used by:
15. The wing of a bird and the wing of an insect are examples of:
16. The first direct ancestor of modern man was:
17. Which of the following is NOT a source of variation in evolution?
18. The thumb that can be placed opposite to the fingers for grasping is called:
19. Who conducted the experiment using a "Germplasm Theory" to disprove Lamarckism?
20. The first human-like hominid found in Africa is:
