Evolution CRASH COURSE Part 1

Multiple Choice

What is the starting point of the giraffe's neck evolution in the diagram?

• Modern day giraffes

• Giraffes with medium necks

• Original short-necked ancestor

• Giraffes with no necks

Multiple Choice

What did Malthus predict would happen if the human population continued to grow unchecked?

• There would be more resources for everyone

• Technology would solve all problems

• There would be insufficient living space and food

• Governments would control the population

Multiple Choice

What would happen if most offspring did not die, according to the text?

• The earth would be underpopulated

• The earth would be overpopulated

• The earth would remain balanced

• The earth would have no change

Multiple Choice

On what date did the Beagle arrive at the Galapagos Islands?

• December 27th, 1831

• October 2nd, 1836

• September 15th, 1835

• January 1st, 1832

Multiple Choice

What observation about the giant tortoises did Darwin find interesting?

• Their speed

• Their diet

• Their shells indicated their island of origin

• Their size

Multiple Choice

What did Darwin observe about the patterns of diversity in organisms?

• They were uniform across the globe.

• They showed no unique adaptations.

• They were diverse and showed unique adaptations.

• They were only found in Australia.

Multiple Choice

What is a common feature between the flying squirrel and the sugar glider?

• Both can fly.

• Both can glide.

• Both are found in Australia.

• Both are found in North America.

Multiple Choice

Which observation did Darwin make about the diversity of organisms?

• All organisms are identical.

• Organisms show patterns of diversity.

• Organisms are only found in one region.

• Organisms have no unique adaptations.

Multiple Choice

What does the term "extinct" refer to in the context of fossils?

• Species that are still alive

• Species that no longer exist

• Species that are endangered

• Species that are thriving

Multiple Choice

According to Darwin's observations, how do individuals in a population vary?

• They are all exactly alike.

• They vary extensively with no two individuals being exactly alike.

• They are similar in every characteristic.

• They have no variation at all.

Multiple Choice

According to Darwin's conclusion, what happens when there are more individuals than the environment can support?

• Increased biodiversity

• Struggle for existence

• Decreased competition

• Unlimited resources

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a key idea in Darwin's conclusion about natural selection?

• All individuals survive

• Only a fraction of offspring survive

• Resources are unlimited

• No competition exists