The Theory of Evolution Lesson

Theory of Evolution: Natural Selection

Ms. Cabrera

Multiple Choice

What was the name of Darwin's boat?

• Indefatiguable

• Bugle

• Sloop John B

• Beagle

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.

Multiple Choice

what gave Charles Darwin the idea of evolution?

• google

• wikipedia

• mans attempt to destroy mankind

• finches in the Galapagos island

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the process of evolution?

• Populations can survive in different locations on earth

• Environmental conditions limit the number of species on Earth

• Populations grow when resources are abundant

• The traits of a species can change over time

Multiple Choice

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

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

Where the better adapted organisms survive to pass traits along to offspring.

• Evolution
• Natural Selection
• Extinction
• Artifical Selection

Multiple Choice

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