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Evolution and Natural Selection
There are similarities and differences between organisms living today, and between organisms living today and th…
Item EN053001: There are both similarities and differences between extinct and existing species.
Which of the following have scientists found when they have compared extinct and existing species?
- They have found similarities and they have found differences.
- They have found similarities, but they have not found differences.
- They have found differences, but they have not found similarities.
- There is no way to compare extinct and existing species.
- Distribution of Responses
- Students Responding Correctly
| Group | Correct | Total | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1131 | 1552 | 73% |
| Grades | |||
| 6–8 | 724 | 978 | 74% |
| 9–12 | 407 | 574 | 71% |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 527 | 749 | 70% |
| Female | 594 | 784 | 76% |
| Primary Language | |||
| English | 1018 | 1369 | 74% |
| Other | 91 | 148 | 61% |