Lesson Worksheet: Variation Science
In this worksheet, we will practice defining variation and distinguishing between variation caused by genes and variation caused by the environment.
Q1:
Humans show a wide range of variation in the characteristics height and weight. Which of the following is true about height and weight?
- AHeight and weight are determined by both genes and the environment.
- BHeight and weight are determined by the environment only.
- CHeight and weight are determined by genes only.
Q2:
Many characteristics are affected by both the environment and genetics. Which of the following examples is a characteristic controlled by genetics only?
- ABlood type
- BWeight
- CHeight
Q3:
What term is given to the variation that is caused by a person’s surroundings or lifestyle?
- AEnforced
- BInherited
- CGenetic
- DGenerated
- EEnvironmental
Q4:
What scientific term is used to describe the features of an organism?
- AReflection
- BGenotype
- CEvolution
- DIntelligence
- ECharacteristics
Q5:
State whether the following statements about variation are true or false.
Differences in characteristics exist between organisms.
- ATrue
- BFalse
All individuals of the same species will have exactly the same characteristics.
- ATrue
- BFalse
Q6:
What term is given to the variation that is passed from parent to offspring?
- AMutated
- BGenerated
- CSpecific
- DInherited
- EEnvironmental
Q7:
A student says, “There is more variation between individuals from different species than between individuals of the same species.” Is the student’s statement correct or incorrect?
- ACorrect
- BIncorrect
Q8:
Which of the following is an example of inherited variation in humans?
- AHaving blue eyes
- BPlaying many sports
- CHaving dyed hair
- DSpeaking more than one language
- ELiking spicy foods
Q9:
Variation between organisms is determined partly by genes. Which of the following best defines a gene?
- AA strand of DNA that is wound and coiled into a condensed structure
- BA pair of chromosomes that have identical sequences of DNA
- CA part of the physical appearance of a person (e.g., having blue eyes)
- DA section of DNA that contains the information needed to produce a characteristic (e.g., hair color)
Q10:
The picture shows two ring-tailed lemurs. These individuals are members of the same species. What is meant by species?
- AA group of organisms that have similar characteristics and can mate to produce fertile offspring
- BA group of organisms with the same features but are not able to mate
- CA group of organisms that are genetically identical and can mate to produce infertile offspring
- DA group of organisms that are genetically very different but live in the same area and eat the same food
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