Final Part IV - Tree of Life & Evolution

During his journey on the HMS Beagle, Darwin's natural laboratory was the _________________.

• Aleutian Islands

• Hawaiian Islans

• Galapagos Islands

• Marshall Islands

What are the birds that Darwin study during his journeys on the HMS Beagle.

• Penguins

• Pigeons

• Finches

• Eagles

Who did not influence Darwin in his Theory of Evolution.

• Lyell

• Malthus

• Mendel

• Wallace

A chart that makes connections between species is called a _____________.

• pedigree

• homology chart

• cladogram

• geologic scale

Which of the following are modern evidence of evolution?

• Homology

• Biochemistry

• Genetic

• All of these

Which of the following are factors in Darwin's Theory of Evolution.

• There are Variations in the Species.

• More are Produced than Can Survive.

• There is Competition for available Resources.

• All of these

In regards to evolution the term "fitness" means...

• to remain healthy.

• to pass on heritable traits.

• to adapt to the environment.

• to compete for survival.

Darwin's theory is summarized by , Survival of the Fittest by

• Competition for Resources.

• Means of Natural Selection.

• Adaptation and Change to the Environment.

• Only the Strong Survive.

The study of pre-birth organisms for evidence for evolution is called

• Homology

• Comparative Anatomy

• Biochemistry

• Embryology

Who based his theory of evolution based upon "use and disuse", where new traits are passed each generation.

• Linnaeus

• Lyell

• Malthus

• Lamarck