1. Explain the theory of evolution.

2. How do fossils provide evidence for the theory of evolution.

3. How are organisms classified?

4. Give two examples of organisms that are classified in each of the following kingdoms:
    a. animals
    b. plants
    c. fungi
    d. protists
    e. monerans

5. Look at the evolutionary tree on page 291.  Are animals with backbones more closely related to arthropods or starfish?  Why?

6. Make a tree with 5 branches.  Use the five kingdom classification system to label each branch.

7. Classify the following organisms as vertebrate or invertebrate:
    cow, human, earthworm, housefly, lizard, oyster, spider, trout,
    house cat, bird