BIOLOGY WORKSHEET
CLASS: X (ICSE)
TOPIC: HUMAN EVOLUTION
Q1. What is evolution?
Q2. Mention two popular theories of organic evolution.
Q3. What are vestigial organs? Give two examples.
Q4. What is speciation?
Q5. Explain natural selection.
Q6. Distinguish between Darwin’s theory & Lamarck’s theory.
Q7. Name the different stages of human ancestors during evolution.
Q8. Explain struggle for existence.
Q9. What do you mean by survival of the fittest?
Q10. Give the characteristics of Cro-Magnon man.
Q11. Mention the features of modern man.
Q12. Distinguish between Homo Habilis & Homo Erectus.
Q13. Mention the features of Neanderthal man.
Q14. Give the characteristics of Australopithecus.
Q15. Name the vestigial organs of digestive system of man.
Q16. Explain the theory of use & disuse.
Q17. Explain the views of Lamarck on the evolution of long neck of giraffe.
Q18. What is Neo-Darwinism?
Q19. Mention the major changes observed from apes to modern man.
Q20. Explain industrial melanism.