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Ch15: Darwin's Theory of Evolution

Authored by Casandra Frieden

Biology

9th Grade

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Ch15: Darwin's Theory of Evolution
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

During Darwin's time on the Beagle he experienced an earthquake. How did this influence his ideas?

It showed how organisms that lived in the ocean could live on land.

It showed how features could be changed by gradual processes

It showed how populations change over time to become better suited to their environment

It showed that all living things are engaged in a constant struggle for survival

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

A characteristic that makes an organism well suited to its environment is called a(n)?

natural selection

trait

adaptation

variation

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which feature of the finches helped support Darwin's theory of Natural Selection?

Finches had different beak shapes to suit their food source

Finches had unusual reproductive behavior

Finches changed features during their lifetime

Finches were able to survive from predator attacks

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

In a species that has multiple color variations which organisms would be more likely to survive and reproduce?

The species that has a color variation that stands out from its surroundings

The organism that has a color variation that matches its surroundings

The color variation has no effect on predator attacks

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

If flowers with longer roots are able to get more water from the ground which of the following would you expect to become more common after a period of drought?

Flowers with short root systems

Flowers with average root systems

Flowers with the longest root systems

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Darwin believed that not all organisms in a species would be able to survive and reproduce because

random occurrence of death

limited resources

death from disease

extinction due to climate change

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7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following statements is true?

All individuals of a population of animals or plants are identical

Genetic variations happen only in plants

Genetic variations occur in all living things

All animals of a population are identical

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