Early Study of Evolution

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Who is known for proposing the theory of evolution by natural selection?

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Charles Darwin

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What was the main idea of Lamarck's theory of evolution?

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Inheritance of acquired characteristics

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Which of the following best describes the process of natural selection?

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Organisms with traits better suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce

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What evidence did Darwin use to support his theory of evolution?

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All of the above (Fossil records, Comparative anatomy, Geographic distribution of species)

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Which concept is NOT associated with Darwin's theory of evolution? Options: Use and disuse of organs, Descent with modification, Common descent, Adaptation through natural selection

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Use and disuse of organs

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What did Lamarck believe was the mechanism for evolution?

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Use and disuse of organs, with subsequent inheritance of acquired traits

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What is a key difference between Lamarck's and Darwin's theories of evolution? Options: The role of the environment in shaping organisms, The importance of inheritance, The mechanism by which organisms change over time, The speed at which evolution occurs

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The mechanism by which organisms change over time

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What did Darwin observe in the Galápagos Islands that was critical to the development of his theory of natural selection?

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The diversity of beak shapes among finches

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Why is Lamarck's theory of evolution considered incorrect today?

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It was based on the incorrect assumption that organisms can pass on traits acquired during their lifetime.

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Which of the following best describes the concept of "survival of the fittest"?

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Organisms that are best adapted to their environment survive and reproduce

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