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
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- 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% |