Charles darwin and evolution

Charles Darwin and Evolution

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a physical trait , or structural adaptation?

• a long neck of a giraffe
• building a nest
• regulation of body functions
• production of a toxic substance

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Which is not a type of adaptation?

• structural
• predatory
• physiological
• behavioral

Multiple Choice

The theory of evolution by natural selection means that what is changing over time?

• The inherited traits of a population.
• The acquired traits of a population.
• Hair color and eye color
• Attractive features.

Multiple Choice

When every organism of a species has died.

• Evolution
• Natural Selection
• Extinction
• Artificial Selection

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snakes are only active in the morning and at night

• structural adaptations
• behavioral adaptations

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Ducks have webbed feet

• behavioral adaptations
• structural adaptations

Multiple Choice

Charles Darwin’s observation that finches of different species on the Galápagos Islands have many similar physical characteristics supports the hypothesis that these finches 
 

• have the ability to interbreed.
  have the ability to interbreed.
• acquired traits through use and disuse.
• all eat the same type of food.
• descended from a common ancestor.

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Which of the following ideas is supported by Darwin’s observation of local variation among tortoises in the Galápagos Islands? 

• artificial selection
• adaptation
• acquired characteristics
• tendency towards perfection

Multiple Choice

what gave Charles Darwin the idea of evolution?

• google
• wikipedia
• mans attempt to destroy mankind
• finches in the Galapagos island