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Variation within species

The starter and exit quiz of the lesson “Variation within species”, from the unit “Variation (differences within species)” (Year 8 Science) by Oak National Academy.

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12 questions

  1. True or false? A tattoo can be inherited.
  2. True or false? Variation can be passed on to offspring if it is only caused by genetics.
  3. Which statement about members of the **same** species is correct?
  4. Which scientific word is used to refer to differences between organisms of the same species?
  5. Which factors will cause variation between animals of the same species?
  6. Which statement about baby orangutans is true?
  7. A broken bone is an example of variation caused by …
  8. __________ of the animal’s features are caused by genetic information in its cells.
  9. Dimples in cheeks are an example of variation caused only by …
  10. True or false? There are more differences between organisms of the same species than there are between organisms of different species.
  11. Which student has the correct definition of a species?
  12. Match the type of variation with its description.

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