4.01 Change over Time

4.01 Theory of Evolution

Multiple Choice

Scientific theories are based on

• general assumptions of how systems work.
• mathematical principles that can be proven true.
• large amounts of data collected over time.
• observations from within only one scientific discipline.

Multiple Choice

Scientific theories can be tested.

• True
• False

Multiple Choice

How can you define evolution?

• The process of gradual change in living organisms over time.

• The process of transforming from one organism to another.

• The process of sudden change in living organisms.

• Becoming an improved version of yourself.

Open Ended

What surprises you about Charles Darwin?

Multiple Choice

Populations of species which do not adapt to their environment can eventually become...

• stronger
• humans
• extinct
• angry

Multiple Choice

the process in which populations change over time

• basketball
• natural selection
• evolution
• mutation

Multiple Choice

When was Charles Darwin born?

• Feburay 12, 1809

• September 7, 1809

• March 1, 1809

• April 14, 1809

Multiple Choice

Who was Charles Darwin?

• A man who liked birds.

• The man who studied natural selection and became the foundation of modern evolutionary studies.

• A doctor.

• A lawyer.

Multiple Choice

Why do some organisms hibernate?

• To get some rest
• To escape harsh winters and maintain homeostasis
• To be the bearer of bad news
• To strive for greatness with rest

Multiple Choice

Why do birds need the adaptation of hollow bones?

• to fly
• to live
• to reproduce
• to run

Multiple Choice

How do organisms survive in an environment?

• with a trait that is passed on to them from their parent
• with a hobby that they learn to do
• by getting a job and paying bills
• by hiding in the environment

Multiple Choice

What are adaptations?

• traits that help an organism to survive and reproduce
• traits that help an organism hide
• traits that help an organism to seek protection
• traits that help an organism to see.

Open Ended

Why do you think Darwin was reluctant to publish his findings?

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